Recruiting Administrator / Coordinator

Job Title: Recruiting Administrator / Coordinator

Hybrid Role l Based in Philadelphia, PA, Tampa, FL or Chicago, IL

About IRT Living:

Independence Realty Trust, Inc / IRT Living is 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.

Opportunity Overview:

Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering an exceptional candidate experience? As a Recruiting Coordinator, you will support our Talent Acquisition team by managing the operational side of the full-cycle recruiting process for our property management positions. Partnering closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and operational leaders, you'll keep every hire moving smoothly from job posting through onboarding. This fast-paced role is perfect for someone who thrives on process, follow-through, and helping a growing organization build great teams.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Create, post, and maintain job advertisements across recruiting platforms, ensuring each posting accurately reflects role requirements, compensation details, and our employment brand.
• Maintain complete and accurate candidate records, partnering with recruiters to keep candidates engaged and informed throughout the hiring process.
• Prepare and process offer letters and employment documentation, coordinate offer approvals, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Initiate and monitor background checks and pre-employment screening, communicate status updates to recruiters and hiring managers, and escalate potential issues or delays.
• Coordinate the handoff of accepted candidates to onboarding via JIRA tickets and email notifications, ensuring all requirements are complete so new hires are ready for their start date.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the in-house recruiting team, including hiring initiatives, recruiting events, and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows and create efficiencies.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Growth Opportunities: Ongoing development programs to support your career advancement.
• Recognition & Appreciation: We celebrate individual and team achievements through various initiatives.
• Stability & Success: Join a best-in-class operator with a strong history and commitment to a sustainable future.
• Excellent Compensation: Competitive base pay plus commissions, bonuses, and stock awards.
• Employee Ownership: Stock awards within your first year of employment.
• Benefits: Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision insurance, rent discounts, generous PTO, paid holidays, 100% company-paid insurance (Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability), and a 401(k) with a 100% company match (up to 4%).