Human Resources Business Partner Manager

Cox Automotive is currently looking for a Human Resources Business Partner Manager to join our team in one of the following locations - Indianapolis, Indiana, Phoenix, Arizona, or Independence, Missouri. This is a hybrid role and offers a flexible work-from-home/in-office schedule.

About Cox Automotive People Solutions:

Cox Automotive People Solutions is transforming Human Resources the same way our company transforms the way the world buys, sells and owns cars. Through strategic imagination, agility, resilience, and active collaboration, we deliver the global talent and organizational strategies that deliver results for our company. We are preparing for the future of our industry and the workplace by devising progressive HR and talent solutions that empower our team members and enable a culture of collaboration and innovation.

We are looking for professionals who have a futurist view, think on their feet, and focus their efforts on strategic programs with the greatest potential for positive impact.

The Role:

The Human Resources Business Partner ("HRBP") Manager serves as an influential people partner, advising business operations leaders in Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services. The HRBP Manager plays a key role in developing and 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. They provide consultation and advice on organization design, talent development, workforce planning, succession management, rewards, training, leadership development and performance management. The Manager serves as the client face of People Solutions, acting as interface and liaison with other People Solutions groups (i.e., Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development/Training, HRTS, Compensation and Benefits)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead people strategy opportunities and choices to compete and succeed. Contribute to the execution of the business plan through the creation and implementation of People Strategies that attract, develop and retain Team Members. Collaborate with and influence senior leaders to prioritize strategic people priorities and solutions that accelerate the achievement of business priorities through talent management, diversity and inclusion, rewards and recognition, and organizational effectiveness.
• Design and create the organization that will deliver business success. Proactively challenge the established organization structure of the client unit to drive superior performance. Using expertise as the HR architect, enable the business to be successful by creating a fit for the future organization that delivers organizational effectiveness through structure, process, value stream, reward and recognition and management mechanisms.
• Create the culture that enables the business to be successful. Develop and drive the employee engagement strategy to help make Cox Automotive the very best place to be. Be the cultural enabler for your business. Establish and maintain relationships through an environment that fosters communication and collaboration. Promote and focus a culture and environment that is productive, open and empowering and coach others to behave in line with our management and leadership principles.
• Resource the organization to enable current and future success. Develop and execute resourcing and talent strategy for market/business/function that ensures we have the right people in the right place at the right time. Build capability to ensure long term success.
• Interpret data insightfully and generate original insights for strategic talent priorities. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to solve problems and drive continuous improvement of talent priorities. Be an insights advocate that reviews external data and trends and provides relevant insight back into the business. Create winning solutions to keep the business ahead of the competition.
• Deliver better, quicker results through the expertise, resources and connections of your network. Engage with People Solutions Centers of Excellence and business partners to develop policies, programs, tools and analytical processes to recommend/ enhance people processes and organizational design.
• Anticipate and respond to changing business needs. Influence lasting change in assigned businesses by serving as a change advocate on companywide strategies and initiatives.
• Manage a small HRBP team and be accountable for the team's day-to-day operations. Inspire and motivate the team by providing coaching and developmental opportunities. Provide support and guidance to overcome challenges.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' 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 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience, or 10 years' experience in a related field.
• Experience working with, coaching, and influencing senior leaders.
• Proven experience in a leadership role in a growing, evolving organization.
• Strong HR and business acumen, including problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative.
• Must have the ability to diagnose a problem and identify and drive appropriate solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience managing HR professionals and/or people leaders.
• Graduate degree in business, HR or a related field.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR or GPHR.
• Demonstrated ability to drive human resource strategies and programs in a complex, fast growing, and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a geographically disbursed and matrix organization.

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About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

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.

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