At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth – and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, you will lead recruitment efforts to source top talent, playing a pivotal role in shaping strategies that drive business success while ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you’ll champion hiring initiatives that directly fuel Cortland’s growth and success.

**This is an on-site position based in our Atlanta office.**

The Recruitment Strategist

• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager to develop, promote, and advocate for world-class hiring experiences for candidates and business partners
• Use a variety of channels and tools to identify and engage candidates for corporate positions, building diverse and robust talent pipelines
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, align on recruitment plans, and provide regular updates on progress
• Leverage talent analytics and market insights to help guide recruitment efforts and make informed decisions that align with business objectives
• Suggest new and creative methods for attracting talent, particularly for hard-to-fill or niche corporate roles
• Leverage data to create actionable recruitment plans to meet short- and long-term hiring needs

The Business Partner

• Engage with hiring managers and department leaders to understand talent needs, providing consultative support throughout the recruitment process
• Manage the candidate lifecycle from sourcing through to onboarding, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for both candidates and business stakeholders
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager to align recruitment strategies with broader organizational goals and to ensure timely and effective hiring decisions

The Brand Champion

• Promote the Cortland brand in the corporate talent market, acting as a key point of contact for potential candidates and enhancing Cortland’s employer brand
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure job postings and digital recruitment campaigns attract top-tier talent
• Represent Cortland at industry conferences, career fairs, and professional events to source and engage with potential corporate hires

The Impact You Can Make

• Identify and present a caliber of candidates that inspires managers and supports business level initiatives.
• Drive recruitment processes that foster positive and engaging experiences for candidates, strengthening our employer brand in the market.
• Help fuel Cortland’s growth by securing the talent needed to achieve strategic goals.

• 5+ years of experience in high-volume, high-growth recruiting environments, specializing in Technology, Accounting, and/or Finance functions.

• Proven ability to collaborate with hiring managers and leaders to understand needs and craft tailored recruitment strategies.

• Proficient in recruitment tools like iCIMS and LinkedIn Recruiter, with expertise in digital sourcing techniques.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building relationships and offering consultative support to business partners.

• Skilled in using data and analytics to guide recruitment strategies and decision-making.

• Deep understanding of diversity and inclusion principles, with experience building diverse candidate pipelines.

• Ability to create impactful recruitment marketing strategies, communications, and innovative sourcing solutions.

• Reliable in handling sensitive and confidential information, ensuring compliance with legal requirements in recruitment record management.

•  Desire to work in a collaborative, highly communicative, in-office setting.

We create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all – to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest.

Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life – where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people – possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email talentresources@cortland.com or call 404.965.3988.

Cortland is a drug-free workplace.

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