Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations — Remote

Cox Enterprises, Inc.; Indiana; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to oversee the ER investigation function and lead a team of ER professionals across the U.S. The role focuses on proactive labor relations and a Positive Employee Relations program, driving engagement and risk mitigation.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of U.S. labor laws including NLRA, and experience with collective bargaining agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 8 years of progressive Employee Relations and Labor Relations experience.
• 3+ years’ experience leading others and providing coaching on deliverables.
• Understanding of U.S. labor and employment laws, including NLRA rules and precedent.
• Direct experience with labor unions and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience using data to tell a compelling story to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Employee Relations professionals with day-to-day guidance and coaching.
• Conduct sensitive or escalated investigations.
• Identify trends and support programs to improve employee relations and engagement.
• Monitor external trends and regulatory changes and brief senior leadership.
• Partner with Legal to develop rapid response plans for activism and third-party activity.
• Advise ER Advisors and leaders on labor relations matters.
• Deliver Positive Employee Relations training for managers and train others to deliver it.
• Support interpretation and renegotiation of bargaining agreements as needed.
• Facilitate team learning and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Employment Counsel, Communications, and other stakeholders on readiness plans.
• Support HR compliance activities and policy training as required.

Skills

People leadership

Investigations

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools (Copilot/Claude)

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to oversee the ER investigation function and lead a team of ER professionals across the U.S. The role focuses on proactive labor relations and a Positive Employee Relations program, driving engagement and risk mitigation.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of U.S. labor laws including NLRA, and experience with collective bargaining agreements.