Employee Relations Business Partner

• Serve as an employee relations subject-matter expert advising and guiding leaders with strong listening probing and investigatory skills and the ability to clearly and objectively synthetize information in a timely manner.
• Using Workday and ServiceNow to support business leaders with reviews of employee disciplinary actions performance improvement plans and involuntary termination review requests.
• Partner directly with the ER team people leaders HR Business Partners Legal and other departments to provide recommendations that align with company values and priorities.
• Act as a champion for compliance by interpreting policies and processes ensuring consistent application and educating employees and stakeholders as needed.
• Own assigned employee relations cases within the case management system and/or Ethics Hotline documenting and handling matters in accordance with ER team processes and practices.
• Analyze employee relations trends and proactively identify and escalate areas of opportunity.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to promote a positive and open employee relations environment where employees feel comfortable seeking guidance and receiving a timely issue resolution.
• Assist with information gathering related to legal complaints and charges.
• Serve as a backup for Employee Relations intake role as needed.
• Conduct less complex employee relations investigations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Business Management or related field and 2 years' related experience in Human Resources and/or Employee Relations. The right candidate could also have a different combination such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 6 years' experience in a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel PowerPoint and Word.
• Direct experience supporting business leaders with employee disciplinary actions conduct/behavior issues performance improvement plans/performance issues and involuntary terminations.
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws and union avoidance.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all employee levels (exempt non-exempt corporate and field).
• Strong coaching facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated influencing skills with the ability to advise HR Business Partners and leaders on recommendations related to discipline performance improvement plans and terminations.
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency and prioritization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
• Ability to collect understand interpret and share data effectively.
• Ability to work successfully 100% remotely with occasionally required travel primarily for meetings.

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification.
• Experience with ServiceNow or other web-based case management systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

What We Do

For well over a century Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking. Since our founding in 1898 our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries as well as in new ventures in agriculture cleantech digital media and more. As a privately-held family-owned business we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront. Our mission our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.

Why Work With Us

At our core Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.

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