Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

People Solutions

Job Profile

Sr HR Business Partner

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $81,400.00 - $122,000.00. 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.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior HR Business Partner is an influential partner with business leaders and managers to deliver a full range of People Solutions services that support organizational objectives. This role focuses on driving business outcomes through executing talent strategies, enhancing organizational capability, and driving employee engagement through close collaboration with leadership and Centers of Excellence.

This is an onsite position located in our Cherryville, NC facility, supporting our 3rd Party Fleet Services – Call Center, Dispatch, Service Coordination, field-facing roles. Up to 5% travel is required.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Execution

Deliver a full range of People Solutions services for assigned client groups through partnership with leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to optimize the effectiveness of the business.
Support and influence leaders in the development of effective organizational designs.
Partner with leaders and recruiters to attract, develop, and retain employees in accordance with workforce planning efforts
Participate in development of departmental goals, objectives, and systems
Champion change and effectively guide business leaders through organizational change and transformation initiatives

Talent Management & Development

Lead talent management processes, including talent planning, performance calibration, compensation processes and workforce planning for defined client group(s)
Partner with leaders and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure people strategies enable the attraction, development, and retention of top talent
Plan and implement strategies to address talent gaps and build organizational capability

Employee Engagement & Experience

Conduct and analyze talent and organizational data to identify trends and inform retention strategies
Provide recommendations and insights to leadership team to drive team effectiveness and employee experience improvements

Consulting & Advisory Support

Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers on People Solutions policies, processes, and practices
Partner with leadership to support implementation of People Solutions programs and initiatives
Collaborate with Employee Relations and leadership to address and resolve employee concerns

Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws
Assist in the resolution of requests and inquiries in the areas of employment practices, federal and state employment laws, I-9s, performance and discipline
Support consistent application of HR processes across assigned groups

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in a related field; or a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience in a related field; or 8 years’ experience in a related field in lieu of a degree. 
Advanced skills in analytical thinking, business acumen, consulting, legal and regulatory environment and managing multiple priorities. 
Advanced skills in building partnerships, communicating with consideration, driving innovation, engaging others and gaining others confidence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree in business, HR or related field 
HR certification such as PHR, SPHR or GPHR 
Demonstrated ability to work in a geographically disbursed and matrix organization 
Project Management experience 
Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and application

Cox Enterprises, Inc. JD Disclaimer

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties, essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Drug Testing

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.

Benefits

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.

About Us

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.

EOE, including disability/vets

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.

Senior HR Business Partner (3rd Party Fleet Services)