Employee Relations Manager Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Employee Relations Manager located in Tampa FL. Will also consider candidates located in Chicago and Philadelphia.

*If not currently a Tampa resident you must be willing to relocate to Tampa FL in the near future

The Employee Relations Manager will be the employment law policy and dispute management compliance expert. Much of the role will entail fostering a positive relationship with employees and managers ensuring fairness and compliance with policy and labor laws and mediating workplace conflicts. This is a high profile position with significant implications on culture engagement positive relationships productivity and collaboration.

Independence Realty Trust Inc (NYSE: IRT)is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multi-family apartments. We currently manage over 36000 apartment homes 120 communities in over 30 markets and 14 of the countrys most desirable states. IRT has a strong commitment to hiring the most talented industry professionals which has resulted in record growth making the Company one of the most respected and trusted within our industry.

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Responsibilities:

Performance & Accountability Leadership

Guide managers through performance concerns corrective actions and terminations with clarity consistency and legal alignment
Elevate the quality of performance conversations across the organization
Ensure progressive discipline is applied fairly and documented appropriately

Workplace Complaints & Conflict Resolution

Lead investigations into employee complaints grievances and policy concerns
Mediate complex disputes between employees and leaders
Deliver balanced well-documented findings and resolution recommendations

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

Serve as the companys subject matter expert in employment law and policy adherence
Protect the organization by conducting thorough objective investigations
Ensure all employee relations matters are handled respectfully and legally

Culture & Leadership Influence

Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees at all levels
Train and coach managers on conflict resolution documentation and employee rights
Provide insights and trend analysis to proactively address emerging workplace risks

Data & Organizational Insight

Track and report actionable employee relations metrics
Identify trends that forecast risk engagement challenges or leadership gaps
Partner with HR leadership to strengthen policy clarity and operational consistency

What Success Looks Like

Managers feel confident leading performance discussions
Employees believe concerns are heard and handled fairly
Investigations are thorough neutral and defensible
Minimize risk through proactive and compliant employment law decision making
Compliant and thorough employee paperwork management
Track key data points and evaluate / project trends and manager development needs

Qualifications:

5 years of progressive HR experience with deep focus in employee relations performance management and workplace investigations
Strong knowledge of federal state and local employment laws
Proven ability to manage sensitive investigations with objectivity and discretion
Exceptional emotional intelligence and conflict mediation skills
Ability to influence without authority and build trust across all organizational levels
Strong analytical thinking and documentation discipline
Courage to have difficult conversations while maintaining professionalism and respect

We offer:

Competitive Compensation Package
Bonus Opportunities
Stock Awards
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
BCBS PPO Health Insurance
401k with 4% match

Independence Realty Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation familial marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected classes

Required Experience:

Manager

We are currently seeking an Employee Relations Manager located in Tampa FL. Will also consider candidates located in Chicago and Philadelphia.*If not currently a Tampa resident you must be willing to relocate to Tampa FL in the near futureThe Employee Relations Manager will be the employment law pol...