Company

Cox Automotive - USAPeople SolutionsHR Business Partner ManagerManager - Non People LeaderHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the weekYes, 50% of the timeDay

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $101,500.00 - $169,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Qualified CAI People Solutions candidates will receive first priority consideration for this role. Qualified candidates from other divisions are encouraged to apply and will be considered as part of the overall selection process if the role is not filled through the priority candidate pool.

The HR Business Partner Manager, Manheim Detroit, is an onsite position that partners with leaders across multiple departments, business areas, and locations within Manheim to design, develop, and deliver People Solutions programs that support business strategies and objectives. This role is responsible for advising leaders on the implications of short- and long-term decisions, strategies, and change efforts, with an emphasis on positive labor relations. The HRBP Manager serves as a key liaison between management and union representatives, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, labor laws, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver People Solutions programs across multiple locations and business areas, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and goals.

• Advise leaders on the implications of business decisions, strategies, and change efforts, particularly as they relate to unionized environments.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for union representatives, facilitating positive labor-management relations and effective communication.

• Support collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, and grievance/arbitration processes.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and with collective bargaining agreements.

• Consult with leaders, managers, supervisors, and employees to resolve employee and labor relations issues, providing guidance on contract interpretation and dispute resolution.

• Coach and counsel leaders and managers on effective leadership, management, and supervisory skills, with a focus on positive workforce dynamics.

• Monitor adherence to company People Solutions policies and consult with leadership on policy interpretation and application in union settings.

• Analyze and synthesize people data to advise leaders on key talent strategies, workforce planning, and organizational design.

• Collaborate with People Solutions and business partners to develop policies, programs, tools, and analytical processes to enhance people processes and organizational effectiveness.

• Conduct needs analyses to capture business requirements and essential capabilities, including those specific to unionized environments.

• Manage and enhance onboarding for new hires, including union orientation as required.

• Conduct employee exit interviews and advise management on identified issues and concerns.

• Support investigations of employee and labor issues and complaints to ensure timely and appropriate action.

• Facilitate and influence leaders in the development of effective organizational designs that support business objectives.

• Proactively assess business risk related to labor relations and develop recommendations for mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.

• 6 years progressive experience in HR experience.

• 2 years experience in leading or supporting collective bargaining, grievance, and arbitration processes.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze org and labor issues, determine root causes and create solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to build effective, consultative relationship with client group in complex settings.

• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment.

• Skilled in two way communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

• Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all interactions.
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Human Resources.

• Professional Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR.

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants 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.