Manager, Relations

People Relations Partner

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do: 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).

Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent ("BTR") sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven service. Core's student housing portfolio includes over 74,440 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 beds in various stages of development.

Core's BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high-growth metros nationwide.

A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging

Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance

Competitive pay that values your contributions

Incentives designed to reward your achievements

Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones

Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate

Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days

Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community

Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration

Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment

Monthly phone reimbursement

Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app

An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services

Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

As an advocate of our Company values, the People Relations Partner will work in lockstep with senior members of the People Relations team to support and execute the investigation and resolution of people relations matters by coaching people leaders in managing team member performance, progressive discipline, and corrective action with a focus on risk mitigation. This role will also support and manage sensitive, executive-level People Relations matters that require sound judgment, discretion, and careful partnership with senior leadership.

The role will be hands-on with the ADA and leave administration process in partnership with our Associate Director who leads the ADA/LOA process and the Payroll & Benefits team. Working in close collaboration with the Talent Development and Talent Management teams, you'll support the development and execution of people initiatives, programs, and events that authentically evolve our 'One Core' culture, create meaningful moments of connection across and within teams, and elevate the employee experience (let's go)!

With over 1,200 team members across locations, entities, and time zones, we continue to grow rapidly and we need your expertise to help deliver best-in-class experiences. You'll thrive in this role if you're resourceful, quick on your feet, and committed to helping others succeed.

This is not your first rodeo; you are experienced in developing and maintaining positive relationships and serving as a trusted go-to source for people matters. You may not know all the answers, but you are resourceful and committed to finding them!

People Relations, Managing Performance & Risk Mitigation

• Execute people relations matters for the company by guiding and coaching managers in progressive discipline steps and corrective action remedies, managing and prioritizing in a fast-paced, high-growth environment under the leadership and direction of senior members of the People Relations team.
• Manage sensitive and executive-level People Relations matters with discretion, sound judgment, and appropriate escalation to senior People Operations leadership.
• Demonstrate effective organization and time management to prioritize and progress multiple cases/matters day-to-day/week-to-week with flexibility to extend hours as needed for time-sensitive matters in various time zones.
• Utilize and support the evolvement of our toolkit of templates, guidelines, and resources for managers regarding performance management in close partnership with the Talent Development Manager.
• Assist leaders in ensuring appropriate progressive discipline documentation is recorded and corrective action steps are followed through with team…