Senior Employee Relations Business Partner

Cox Enterprises

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $81,400 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, including conducting investigations, advising on compliance with employment laws, and enhancing employee engagement. Proficient in analyzing trends and providing strategic recommendations to management and HR partners.

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Employee Relations ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsState And Federal Employment LawsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyConflict Resolution Skills

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Hard Skills

Employee Relations InvestigationsData AnalysisPolicy InterpretationCase ManagementDocumentation Best Practices

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCoaching SkillsDiscretion And ProfessionalismUrgency And Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordEthics Hotline

Industry Keywords

Employee EngagementUnion AvoidanceHR Business PartneringLegal ComplianceConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide guidance, support, and recommendations on employee relations issues
Build partnerships with management, HR Business Partners, Legal, and internal teams
Conduct, perform, and document employee relations investigations
Advise and guide leaders on employee concerns and investigations
Partner with stakeholders on recommendations to resolve inquiries, concerns, and investigations
Interpret company policies and processes and promote compliance
Educate employees and stakeholders on policies and processes
Own employee relations cases in the case management system and/or Ethics Hotline
Document investigation findings according to best practices
Analyze and track employee relations trends
Identify areas of opportunity and improve employee engagement
Promote a positive and open employee relations climate
Assist with information gathering for legal complaints and charges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must reside within the Eastern or Central Time Zones of the United States
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Management or a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in a related field; alternatives include a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience, a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience, 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
Ability to influence, communicate, and build credibility with employees and leaders at all levels
Coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to advise HR Business Partners and management on resolving employee concerns and issues
Ability to work independently with urgency and prioritization
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
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for investigations
Ability to work successfully 100% remotely other than periodically required travel
Must clear 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible vacation with pay
Seven paid holidays
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for employees 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
PTO
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities