Senior Employee Relations Business Partner

Cox • Atlanta, GA

11d • $81,400 - $122,000 • Remote

About The Position

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Business Partner to provide guidance, support, and recommendations on employee relations matters. The role partners with management, HR Business Partners, Legal, and other internal teams to support consistent, equitable employee experiences aligned with company values. The position manages multiple issues and competing stakeholder needs in a fast-changing environment. Candidates must reside in the Eastern or Central Time Zones of the United States and be able to work 100% remotely, apart from periodic travel that may be required for investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Management, or a related discipline and 4 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a master’s degree and 2 years of experience, a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience, or 8 years of experience in a related field.
• Proficiency 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.
• Ability to influence, communicate, and build credibility with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to advise HR Business Partners and all levels of management on recommendations for resolving employee concerns and issues.
• Ability to work independently with urgency and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling 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 apart from periodically required travel.
• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test. The company does not currently administer a pre-employment marijuana drug test for this position; use or possession of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours or on company property or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Nice To Haves

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification.
• Experience with Service Now or other web-based case management systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude to improve efficiency, support investigations, analyze trends, or enhance employee relations processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations guidance, conduct investigations, advise leaders, and use effective listening, probing, and investigative skills to synthesize information objectively and promptly.
• Conduct and document investigations and other matters in accordance with Employee Relations team processes and guidelines.
• Partner with the Employee Relations team, People Leaders, HR Business Partners, Legal, and other departments on recommendations for resolving inquiries, concerns, and investigations in line with company values.
• Promote compliance by interpreting company policies and processes, supporting consistent application, and educating employees and stakeholders as needed.
• Manage assigned employee relations cases in the case management system and/or Ethics Hotline, and document investigation findings according to best practices.
• Analyze and track employee relations trends to identify opportunities and improve employee engagement.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to promote a positive, open employee relations climate and timely resolution of employee issues.
• Assist with gathering information for legal complaints and charges.

Benefits

• Flexible paid vacation, subject to job duties, company needs, and obligations.
• Seven paid holidays annually.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness time annually for the employee or family members.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military leave, and parental leave.
• Health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, may be offered to eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement planning may be offered to eligible employees.
• Paid sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior