Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

People Solutions

Job Profile

Sr HR Business Partner

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $95,200.00 - $142,800.00. 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 a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Kent, Washington or Portland, Oregon.  This is an onsite position.

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (“Sr. HRBP”) serves as an influential people partner, advising the Manheim/Inventory Solutions team.  The Sr. HRBP plays a key role in implementing the HR strategy and programs in support of short-term and long-term business goals with the overall goal of attracting, retaining, and developing the best talent.

Responsibilities:

Deliver full range of People Solutions services for assigned client group and responsible for creating strategies and approaches that align to business objectives.

Collaborates with managers and employees on leadership development, performance management, talent management, and employment/labor issues.

Work collaboratively with People Strategies Centers of Excellence (Compensation, Talent Development, Employee Service center, etc.), to optimize the effectiveness of the business.

Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data (exit interviews, reporting, and employee survey data) to solve problems and drive continuous improvement in the areas of employee engagement and employee satisfaction.

Anticipate and respond to changing business needs and serve as a change advocate/agent on companywide strategies and initiatives.

Plans and promotes the understanding, application, and improvement of strategies to address talent gaps and needs that enhance organizational capabilities/

Guides, trains, and directs managers and employees on the implementation of HR policies and processes to ensure appropriate legal (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, etc.) and company compliance, partnering with the Legal and Employee Relations teams as appropriate.

Supports and influences leaders in the development of effective organizational designs.

Partners with Talent Management and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure people strategies are achieved based on a holistic understanding of our diverse workforce, enabling the attraction, development, and retention of top talent.

Work in partnership with leaders to identify the people implications of strategic and business plans and other developments. Promote new ways of working to support change and manage risk.

Leads annual People Solution activities and programs for assigned client group to include talent planning review and annual compensation cycle.

Champion change and effectively guide business leaders and employees through organizational changed and transformational initiatives.

Roll up your sleeves to perform core HR functions, which may include resolving requests and inquiries in such areas as: employment practices, federal and state employment laws, i-9s, performance and discipline, recruiting and hiring.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4+ years of progressive experience in HR disciplines with a strategic focus.  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. 

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Experience working with, coaching, and influencing Senior people leaders.

Leading and managing change through effective use of organizational design and development and business transformation.

Proven ability to influence and partner with leadership and individual contributor levels of the organization to achieve results.

Strong HR and business acumen, including problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative

Flexibility to travel approximately 30%

Preferred Qualifications:

HR certification such as PHR, SPHR or GPHR.

Demonstrated ability to work in a geographically disbursed and matrix organization.

Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and application.

Experience supporting designated and dedicated client groups with at least 300+ employees.

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.