Cox Automotive

HRBusinessPartnerManager

$102–169k Detroit, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“HR Business Partner Manager at Cox Automotive. Skills: HR Business Partnering, Labor Relations, Talent Management, Organizational Development. Partner with business leaders. Serve as liaison between business and People Solutions”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical thinking

Eligibility Requirements

25% travel, Onsite role

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years’ experience, Master's degree and 4 years’ experience, Ph.D. and 1 year of experience, 10 years’ experience in a related field, Prior experience in union labor environments, Knowledge of labor relations, Knowledge of union contracts, Knowledge of negotiations, Knowledge of grievance procedures, Advanced analytical thinking skills, Advanced business acumen skills, Advanced consulting skills, Advanced navigating legal environments skills, Advanced regulatory environments skills, Advanced managing multiple priorities skills, Advanced building partnerships skills, Advanced communicating with consideration skills, Advanced driving innovation skills, Advanced engaging others skills, Advanced earning trust skills, Advanced confidence skills

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Partner with business leaders

Serve as liaison between business and People Solutions

Support union-represented operations

Engage with union daily

Participate in collective bargaining negotiations

Facilitate positive labor-management relations

Facilitate effective communication with union

Shape People Solutions programs

Deliver People Solutions programs

Facilitate development of integrated people plans

Align people plans to business strategy

Align people plans to business goals

Advise leaders on implications of business decisions

Advise leaders on implications of strategies

Advise leaders on implications of change initiatives

Partner with leaders to assess organizational needs

Define required capabilities

Serve as trusted advisor to leaders

Advise leaders on talent strategies

Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness strategies

Advise leaders on people-related strategies

Collaborate with senior leaders

Collaborate with managers

Implement People Solutions initiatives

Coach leaders on effective leadership

Counsel leaders on effective leadership

Coach leaders on performance management

Counsel leaders on performance management

Coach leaders on team effectiveness

Counsel leaders on team effectiveness

Interpret company policies

Apply company policies

Provide guidance on compliance

Provide guidance on risk mitigation

Advise leaders on business risk implications

Develop recommendations for mitigation

Own talent management processes

Lead talent management processes

Execute performance management

Execute annual compensation planning

Partner with functions

Ensure effective execution of programs

Analyze workforce data

Synthesize workforce data

Inform talent strategies

Inform decision-making

Identify gaps in workforce capability

Address gaps in workforce capability

Conduct needs analyses

Capture business requirements

Capture essential capabilities

Consult with leaders to resolve employee relations issues

Ensure adherence to People Solutions policies

Guide leaders on policy interpretation

Guide leaders on policy application

Support change management initiatives

Support organizational effectiveness initiatives

Ensure compliance with federal labor laws

Ensure compliance with state labor laws

Ensure compliance with local labor laws

Ensure compliance with NLRA

Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements

Partner across People Solutions functions

Drive implementation of HR initiatives

Use data to improve people processes

Use analytics to improve people processes

Use data to improve organizational design

Use analytics to improve organizational design

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Business and People Solutions leaders; Union representatives; Senior leaders and managers; ER COE; People Solutions functions

Communication Scope

Communicating with consideration

Process & Methodology

Project Management

Full Job Description

**Company** Cox Automotive - USA **Job Family Group** People Solutions **Job Profile** HR Business Partner Manager **Management Level** Manager - Non People Leader **Flexible Work Option** No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location **Travel %** Yes, 25% of the time **Work Shift** Day **Compensation** Compensation includes a base salary in the range 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. **Job Description** **Cox Automotive** is currently looking for an **HR Business Partner Manager** to join our team. **The Role:** The HR Business Partner Manager partners with Market Center business leaders to shape and implement people strategies that align with business unit/function goals. This role provides guidance, leads key talent initiatives, and acts as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and employee relations. Manheim Auto Auctions consist of large, frontline, client-facing workforces in a high-volume production environment. This is an onsite role located in the Manheim Detroit auction, with up to 25% travel required to associated locations in the market. **Responsibilities:** _Business Support_ * Partners with and serves as a key liaison between business and People Solutions leaders to support union‑represented operations, including contract administration, day‑to‑day union engagement, and active participation in collective bargaining negotiations with an emphasis on positive labor relations. * Serve as the primary point of contact for union representatives, facilitating positive labor-management relations and effective communication. _Strategic Partnership & Planning _ * Shape and deliver People Solutions programs across multiple locations, departme

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