Manager, Relations

Apply for the Manager, People Relations role at Core Spaces
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Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company; we are a people company. We build relationships as much as we build properties, bringing together researchers, architects, designers, and operators to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us daily:

• PUSH – Invent Better Places to Live
• GRIT – We Got This
• LIFT – Help Each Other Win
• SHINE – Bring Your Full Self
• UPHOLD – Never Break Trust
• GROW – Always Get Better

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real‑estate investment manager focused on student housing and build‑to‑rent (BTR). We own and manage more than 59,000 beds and have a pipeline of over 50,930 beds. We have over 3,000 homes under development across high‑growth metros.

• A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
• Hybrid or remote work options to support work‑life balance
• Competitive pay that values your contributions
• Incentives designed to reward your achievements
• Paid flexible PTO, 14+ holidays (including your birthday), and paid parental leave after 90 days
• Paid volunteer time off and monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
• Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of employment
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
• An environment that gives you a voice to share your perspectives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support services
• Company retirement options including 401(k) with matching & Roth account option

As a People Relations Partner, you will collaborate with senior team members to investigate and resolve people‑relations matters, coach leaders on performance, progressive discipline, and corrective action, and focus on risk mitigation. You will also support ADA and leave administration, collaborate with Talent Development and Talent Management, and help shape people initiatives that elevate the employee experience.

• Guide and coach managers in progressive discipline and corrective action, prioritizing multiple cases in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Effectively organize and manage time to progress multiple cases day‑to‑day and week‑to‑week, extending hours as needed for time‑sensitive matters across time zones.
• Support the evolution of our toolkit of templates, guidelines, and resources for managers in partnership with the Talent Development Manager.
• Assist leaders in documenting progressive discipline and ensuring corrective action steps are followed through to mitigate risk.
• Guide managers on developing and executing Performance Improvement Plans with the Talent Development Manager.
• Intake complaints and manage the investigation process, consulting with senior People Relations on actions and next steps.
• Lead with compassion and company values to understand individuals’ situations and influence managers before judgments.
• Communicate people matters affecting other People Operations departments, such as Payroll & Benefits or Talent Management.
• Utilize the HRIS and company technology for tracking, recording documentation, and reporting.
• Facilitate exit interviews for voluntary resignations to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor retention and turnover trends, recommending actions to improve.
• Execute the involuntary termination process and ensure proper approval.
• Prepare and finalize severance agreements when appropriate.

• Execute the accommodation process for assigned cases following ADA compliance and track necessary documentation.
• Intake and initiate leave administration, then hand off to the benefits administration team or third‑party leave administrator.

• Advocate for and communicate team member support resources, such as the One Core Mindfulness Programming, Employee Assistance Program, Calm, and third‑party mindfulness coach.
• Promote and participate in the company’s diversity council to connect, raise awareness on DEI matters, and implement change.