Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations - Hybrid/Remote

Cox Automotive; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to oversee the ER investigation function nationwide, lead a team of ER professionals, and shape proactive labor relations strategies across the U.S. The role emphasizes engagement, risk mitigation, and collaboration with Legal, Communications, and HR partners.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years in Employee/Labor Relations with NLRA expertise, strong leadership, data storytelling ability, and capacity to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline required; 8+ years in Employee/Labor Relations preferred.
• Experience leading teams and providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws, NLRA rules, and union negotiation processes.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to handle confidential information.
• Ability to travel up to 15% and work across functions; remote-capable for eligible locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Employee Relations professionals with coaching and performance management.
• Conduct sensitive investigations and provide case guidance.
• Identify trends and design programs to improve employee relations and engagement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise senior leadership accordingly.
• Partner with legal to address activism and third-party activity.
• Train managers and HRBPs in labor relations concepts and processes.
• Support renegotiation of collective bargaining agreements and provide cross-functional support.
• Collaborate with Communications and Employment Counsel on readiness plans.
• Assist with HR compliance and training as required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Labor relations

Union negotiations

Data storytelling

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree + 6 years experience or Ph.D. + 3 years

Tools

MS Office

AI tools (Copilot/Claude)

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to oversee the ER investigation function nationwide, lead a team of ER professionals, and shape proactive labor relations strategies across the U.S. The role emphasizes engagement, risk mitigation, and collaboration with Legal, Communications, and HR partners.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years in Employee/Labor Relations with NLRA expertise, strong leadership, data storytelling ability, and capacity to travel up to 15%.