Cox Enterprises · 19 hours ago
Senior Director, Employment Practices
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$163K/yr - $272K/yr
12+ years expCox Automotive is a leader in transforming the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Senior Director, Employment Practices to lead employee relations, global mobility, and HR compliance. This role will develop and implement strategies to foster a positive employee experience while ensuring compliance across the enterprise.
AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital MediaTelecommunications
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and optimize a centralized employee relations function, responsible for providing guidance, support, and recommendations on various employee relations issues with a goal of driving a consistent, equitable, and positive experience for our team members in line with our Company values and mitigation of risk to the business
Lead team of Employee Relations experts, managed by Director, Employee Relations, providing investigation, consultation, and resolution of team member relations matters raised via the Ethics Hotline, HR reporting, or open door; and serve as escalation point for employee relations issues
Drive cultural adoption of the centralized ER model through communication and training; and partner with HR leaders to understand trends and evaluate opportunities to improve team member experience
Develop framework for, lead, and maintain HR compliance programs, including Form I-9/eVerify; background adjudication; safety, workers’ compensation, and other regulatory compliance programs; and vendor compliance
Lead procedural design, oversight, and remediation of gaps related to workplace regulations and compliance, with a focus on automated and streamlined processes that ensure the highest level of organizational compliance
Provide governance and oversight of employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and offboarding, employee transitions, unemployment claims, outplacement services, and other workplace programs
Lead the development, design, and maintenance of HR policies, including the employee handbook, standard operating procedures, guidelines, and processes for the general operation of HR and its related activities, as well as, acting as an advisor and partner on policies/guidelines from other functional areas
Lead the development, design, and execution of HR training, including workplace harassment/discrimination, and identification and development of jurisdiction- and business-specific workplace training requirements
Develop, oversee, and manage the government contracting program, including creation and maintenance of Affirmative Action Plans and formulation and execution of proposed actions based on Plan results
Partner with cross-functional areas to ensure ongoing compliance and adherence to Plan goals; conduct ongoing internal audits of processes, procedures, and policies; and respond to external EEO/AAP audits
Lead the global mobility and immigration program in support of the Company’s global business and talent strategy, including management of US immigration cases and international assignments
Develop and implement policies and procedures in compliance with global and domestic immigration regulations and best practices
Provide consultation and training to HRBPs, hiring managers, recruiters, and employees on work authorization/visa processes, international assignments, relocation, repatriation, and taxation matters
Develop and direct the Company’s readiness and response strategy to labor/organizing activity, including providing strategic labor relations advise to leadership and HR business partners
Partner with the Chief Compliance officer on maintaining an effective compliance program for the organization, including acting as HR lead on the Code of Conduct and other compliance initiatives
Guide compliance and employment practices-related due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and entity integrations
Understand and remain abreast of best practices and legal/regulatory changes and advises the business and/or modifies policies and practices accordingly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, HR, or a related field with 12+ years progressive experience in HR disciplines with a strategic focus or equivalent experience and 7+ years experience in a leadership role
OR MS degree + 10 years of experience
OR Ph.D. degree + 7 years of experience
OR 16 + years of experience with no degree
Experience with administration and negotiation of union contracts, arbitration
Proven advanced knowledge of human resources, employment law
Knowledge of workers and unemployment compensation
Effective leadership skills and short and long-term strategic planning ability. Knowledge and understanding of institutional policies and procedures and the regulatory environment
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships that will maximize organizational effectiveness
Advanced analytical, evaluative, consultative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively summarize and present information
Skill in program planning and assessing needs and trends, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures at an institute of higher education
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds
Preferred
Masters degree and/or JD
Labor and Employee Relations experience in a higher education setting
Benefits
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
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
Additional paid time off in the form of 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 days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)
Company
Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is a communications, media, and automotive services company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2014-12-15Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Alexander Taylor
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick O'Boyle
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Recent News
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