Employee Relations Manager - Tampa, FL

IRT Living Careers•Tampa, FL

About The Position

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 36,000 apartment homes, 120+ communities, in over 30 markets and 14 of the country’s 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. To learn more about us, visit www.irtliving.com

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
Lead investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and policy concerns
Mediate complex disputes between employees and leaders
Deliver balanced, well-documented findings and resolution recommendations
Serve as the company’s 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
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
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