Employee Relations Manager – Ethics

Cox Enterprises

. Provide guidance, support, and recommendations on employee relations issues .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $92,300 - $153,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, ethics, and compliance, with a strong ability to conduct workplace investigations and provide strategic recommendations. Proficient in data interpretation and communication across all employee levels, fostering a positive workplace environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsEthics and Compliance ExpertiseLabor Relations KnowledgeConflict Resolution Skills

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Hard Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Human ResourcesAdvanced Knowledge of Employment LawsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeExperience Handling Employee Relations MattersData Interpretation Skills

Soft Skills

Exceptional Coaching SkillsStrong Influencing SkillsExcellent Verbal and Written CommunicationSound Judgment and DiscretionAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowWeb-Based Case Management SystemsAI ToolsMicrosoft Copilot

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHRSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Employee Relations TrendsCompliance MattersLabor RelationsEthics HotlineEmployee Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide guidance, support, and recommendations on employee relations issues
Investigate ethics and compliance matters and escalated employee relations matters
Audit investigation output and work product
Track and identify labor and employee relations trends to support proactive strategy and training
Partner with management, HR Business Partners, Legal, and internal teams
Serve as an ethics, compliance, and employee relations subject matter expert
Advise and guide people leaders on employee concerns and conduct investigations
Perform and document investigations according to team processes and guidelines
Recommend resolutions for inquiries, concerns, and investigations
Interpret company policies and processes and educate employees and stakeholders
Own employee relations and ethics cases in the case management system and/or Ethics Hotline
Monitor employee sentiment and identify trends and risks for reporting
Identify opportunities to improve employee engagement and maintain a compliant workplace
Promote a positive and open employee relations climate
Assist with information gathering for legal complaints and charges
Conduct case audits and support review and optimization of senior ERBP investigation materials
Contribute to investigation processes and protocols
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, or related field, and 6 years of relevant experience in employee relations/human resources
Alternative qualifications: master’s degree and 4 years of experience; Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years of experience in a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Direct experience handling all aspects of employee relations matters, including intake, review, and resolution
Advanced knowledge of workplace investigations, labor relations, ethics and compliance requirements, and state and federal employment laws
Ability to communicate with all employee levels, including exempt, non-exempt, corporate, and field employees
Exceptional coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Strong influencing skills and ability to advise HR Business Partners and all levels of management
Experience working with or advising executive leadership
Ability to work independently with urgency and prioritization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
Ability to collect, understand, interpret, and share data
Ability to travel up to 15% as needed for investigations
Ability to work successfully in a fully remote environment, with periodic travel
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
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
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred
Experience with ServiceNow or other web-based case management systems preferred
Experience with AI tools such as Claude or Microsoft Copilot preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible vacation with pay
Seven paid holidays annually
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for employee or family members
Bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid sick leave
Flexible vacation/wellness days and/or PTO
Remote work option
Equal Employment Opportunity and reasonable accommodations