The Role:
The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) is a trusted strategic partner to Cox Automotive Data Solutions & Fleet Engineering and Product leaders, delivering a full range of People Solutions services that support business and organizational objectives. This role is focused on driving business results through the execution of talent strategies, strengthening organizational capability, and enhancing employee engagement through close collaboration with leaders and HR Centers of Excellence.
This is a hybrid role and must be based in our Atlanta, GA; Burlington, VT; or Irvine, CA office. The position requires up to 25% travel to support business and team needs.
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, inclusive of AI adoption and evolution.
Talent Management & Development
- Lead talent management processes, including talent planning, performance calibration, compensation processes and workforce planning for defined client group(s).
- Partners 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.
- Partners 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 4 years of progressive HR experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field.
- 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.
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 in related discipline and 4 years of progressive HR experience (alternative combinations of education/experience accepted)
- Authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship
- Based in Atlanta, GA; Burlington, VT; or Irvine, CA (hybrid role)
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to support business and team needs
- 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
- Knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance (including I-9 processes), and consistent application of HR policies
- 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
What the Team is Saying
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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