Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations

Cox Enterprises

. Provide operational oversight for the Employee Relations investigation function .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $111,500 - $185,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Employee Relations and Labor Relations, including oversight of investigations, proactive engagement strategies, and compliance with U.S. labor laws. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, and utilize data-driven insights to enhance employee satisfaction and management practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations OversightLabor Relations StrategyCollective Bargaining NegotiationU.S. Labor Laws ProficiencyTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsLabor RelationsCollective BargainingData AnalysisPerformance ManagementRisk MitigationInvestigative TechniquesCompliance TrainingEmployee Engagement StrategiesLabor Union Negotiation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer FocusAttention to DetailStrategic ThinkingCollaborative Work Style

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointWordEmployee Engagement ToolsOffboarding Survey Tools

Industry Keywords

National Labor Relations ActLabor Relations TrainingHR ComplianceEmployee SatisfactionPerformance Input

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational oversight for the Employee Relations investigation function
Lead a team of Employee Relations professionals
Oversee the company’s proactive labor relations strategy across the U.S.
Execute and oversee a sustainable Positive Employee Relations program focused on proactive employee engagement
Provide guidance on labor relations matters
Design and implement action plans to mitigate risk with the Director of Employee & Labor Relations
Lead, develop, and manage Employee Relations professionals through guidance, coaching, performance management, and professional development
Conduct sensitive or escalated investigations
Identify trends and support programs to improve employee relations, management practices, employee engagement, and satisfaction
Monitor and analyze external trends and regulatory changes and provide updates to senior leadership
Partner with Legal on rapid response plans for activism incidents and third-party activity
Advise Positive Employee Relations Advisors, HRBPs, and leaders on labor relations matters
Deliver Positive Employee Relations and labor relations training and train others to deliver it
Support interpretation and routine renegotiation of collective bargaining agreements
Facilitate team learning and professional development opportunities
Partner with Employment Counsel, Communications, and stakeholders on readiness plans
Support employee relations investigations, HR compliance activities, and policy and compliance training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 8 years of progressive Employee Relations and Labor Relations experience; alternative combinations include a master’s degree and 6 years of experience, a Ph.D. and 3 years of experience, or 12 years’ experience in a related field
3+ years’ experience assigning and prioritizing others’ work, reviewing and approving final deliverables, and providing performance input, including feedback and coaching
Understanding of U.S. labor and employment laws and guidelines, including proficiency in National Labor Relations Act rules and precedent
Direct experience working with labor unions, including negotiating collective bargaining agreements
Experience using quantitative and qualitative data to tell a compelling, relevant story
Superior customer focus and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience maintaining confidential information
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Familiarity with employee engagement and offboarding survey tools
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively
Ability to think strategically and act tactically
Ability to lead, consult with, and influence business leaders
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Candidates outside Atlanta must be able to work successfully in a fully remote environment with periodic travel
Must reside within the Eastern or Central time zones of the United States
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship
Must clear a pre-employment drug test
No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future

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
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities