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The Role
Partner with business leaders to deliver HR services including talent management, organizational design, workforce planning, employee engagement, change management, compliance, and employee relations for 3rd Party Fleet Services. Lead performance, compensation, and talent processes; analyze organizational data to inform retention and capability-building strategies; advise leaders and implement People Solutions programs.
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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
Talent Management & Development
Employee Engagement & Experience
Consulting & Advisory Support
Governance & Compliance
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
USD 81,400.00 - 122,000.00 per year
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.
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.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets
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.
USD 81,400.00 - 122,000.00 per year
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.
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.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 4 years' related experience OR master's + 2 years OR Ph.D. + 1 year OR 8 years' related experience in lieu of degree
- Advanced skills in analytical thinking, business acumen, consulting, legal and regulatory environment, and managing multiple priorities
- Advanced skills in building partnerships, effective communication, driving innovation, and engaging others
- Onsite work at Cherryville, NC facility
- Authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship
- Knowledge of employment law, I-9 processes, performance management, and discipline procedures
- Graduate degree in business, HR, or related field
- HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, or GPHR
- Demonstrated ability to work in a geographically disbursed, matrixed organization
- Project management experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and application
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of pay plus an additional fixed 2% company contribution with immediate vesting and auto-enrollment via Vanguard. Legacy cohorts may have different retirement arrangements, but the enhanced match is emphasized as a current standard.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical options (Core PPO, Premium PPO, HDHP + HSA) and Kaiser in CA are available, with in-network preventive care covered at 100% and openly published 2026 plan details and premiums. The program lineup extends to pharmacy, dental, vision, telehealth, and condition-specific supports.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental leave, fertility coverage via Progyny, adoption assistance, and childcare/backup care resources complement flexible PTO and paid time off for voting, volunteering, and jury duty. These benefits are positioned to support employees across family life stages.
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The Company
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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