Onboarding & HRIS Coordinator

IRT Living is seeking a highly organized & energetic Onboarding & HRIS Coordinator to join our team.  This is a role for someone who thrives on momentum, problem solving and accuracy. You'll play an integral part in ensuring that every Associate's experience with our company is a great one.

You'll work alongside a collaborative HR team that supports one another, and celebrates wins together. If you're looking for a place where your attention to detail and work ethic will be recognized and valued, this is it.

This role is fast-paced, detail-driven and incredibly rewarding. You'll see the direct impact of your work every day.

*Hybrid work schedule based in either Chicago, IL, Tampa, FL or Philadelphia, PA. 

About IRT Living:

IRT Living a publicly traded Real Estate Owner and Operator with over 13 years of expertise in top markets nationwide. At IRT, we're committed to delivering an exceptional living experience, understanding that home is more than just a place—it's where lives unfold. We’re equally dedicated to providing our employees with an amazing place to work, fostering growth, and celebrating success.   

Responsibilities include:

• Guide new and rehired Associates through a seamless, welcoming onboarding experience — communications, documentation, resources, and orientation, start to finish.
• Be the go-to resource for hiring managers, providing onboarding details, system access, and everything they need to set new team members up for success.
• Process Associate status changes — promotions, transfers, compensation updates — and keep the HRIS system accurate and current.
• Lead the company's new hire presentation and keep the onboarding calendar running like clockwork.
• Own the HR support desk, responding quickly and helpfully to Associate and Manager questions.
• Administer new hire surveys and turn feedback into real improvements to the onboarding experience.
• Keep the HRIS system and personnel files accurate, organized, complete, and confidential.
• Support E-Verify processing, labor law poster compliance, and HR audits with precision and follow-through.
• Coordinate uniform and name badge ordering, and compile monthly promotion reporting.

What You Bring:

• 1-2 yrs experience in Human Resources, HR administration, employee services, or a related field.
• Basic experience entering and maintaining data in a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). 
• High energy and a genuine drive to get things done — you take ownership and follow through.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational instincts, even when priorities shift quickly.
• A track record of hitting deadlines and staying accurate under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-service mindset at every level of the organization.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential Associate information.
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn new systems and technology.

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.