Employee Relations Manager

Employee Relations Manager at Equity Residential responsible for centralizing and managing workplace issues, investigations, and employee relations. Ensures consistency and rigor in managing workplace issues, leads complex investigations, and provides technical guidance on investigation procedures and policy governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent paralegal experience strongly preferred.
• 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, specifically including employee relations and investigations.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws (federal, state, local).
• Exceptional documentation and rigorous fact-finding skills.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex data and identify trends for proactive intervention.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR) preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care
• 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
• Paid Community Service Hours
• Leadership Development