Senior Employee Relations Business Partner

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Employee Relations Sr Analyst Management Level Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region Travel % Yes, 25% of the time Work Shift Cox Automotive is currently looking for a Senior Employee Relations Business Partner to join our team. The Senior Employee Relations Business Partner is responsible for providing guidance, support, and recommendations on various levels of employee relations issues. The incumbent builds strong partnerships and works closely with all levels of management, HR Business Partners, Legal, and other internal teams with the goal of delivering consistent, equitable, and positive employee experience aligned with our company values. The Senior Employee Relations Business Partner manages multiple issues, at times for competing stakeholders, in a fast and ever-changing environment. Serve as employee relations expert, providing guidance on employee concerns and conducting investigations, advising/guiding leaders, demonstrating effective listening, probing, and investigative skills; Perform and document investigations and all other matters according to Employee Relations team process documents and guidelines. Partner directly with the Employee Relations team, People Leaders, HR Business Partners, Legal, and other departments as needed on recommendations to resolve inquiries, concerns, and investigations in line with our company values. Act as a champion for compliance, helping to interpret company policies and processes, ensure consistent application, alignment with company priorities, and educate employees and other stakeholders, as needed. Own assigned employee relations cases in our case management system and/or Ethics Hotline, documenting investigation findings according to best practices. Analyze and track employee relations trends to proactively identify and address areas of opportunity and improve employee engagement. Partner with HR Business Partners to champion and promote a positive and open employee relations climate, where employees are comfortable seeking guidance and receiving a prompt resolution of issues. Assist with information gathering for legal complaints and charges. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Management or a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in a related field. or 8 years’ experience in a related field. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Direct experience handling all aspects of employee relations issues, including intake, review, and resolution. Advanced knowledge of workplace investigations, union avoidance, and state and federal employment laws. Exceptional coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. Strong influencing skills with the ability to advise HR Business Partners and all levels of management around recommendations to resolve employee concerns and issues. Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling highly sensitive and confidential matters. Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate data and trends to inform recommendations and business decisions. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, as needed, for investigations. Ability to work successfully 100% remotely other than periodically required travel. Experience with Service Now or other web-based case management systems. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar technologies) to improve efficiency, support investigations, analyze trends, and enhance employee relations processes. Drug Testing Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited. seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.