At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.

As Compensation and Benefits Consultant, you’ll play a key role in advancing our Total Rewards strategy through thoughtful analysis, process execution, and collaborative problem-solving. This forward-facing position partners closely with Talent and cross-functional teams to ensure our compensation programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business goals.

• Guide the development and implementation of compensation, incentive, and recognition programs
• Partner with Talent leaders to assess needs and recommend compensation solutions
• Participate in annual salary planning activities including data modeling, manager support, and materials for executive review
• Conduct market analyses to determine competitive positioning of roles and assist with job evaluations and leveling
• Provide consultative support on compensation for new roles, promotions, and internal realignments
• Participate in and analyze salary surveys to inform compensation strategy
• Validate annual incentive calculations to ensure accuracy and alignment with plan design
• Maintain and document compensation-related procedures to support consistency and compliance
• Serve as a data resource to TR partners, business leaders, and Finance on compensation-related matters
• Collaborate on equity and performance increase spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy and clarity
• Support benefits operations by processing invoices, running monthly reports, and contributing to ongoing benefit projects
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and projects across compensation and benefits using data from ATS, HRIS, and LMS systems

• 3–5 years of experience in compensation, rewards, or related HR analytics role
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, business, or similar field preferred
• Compensation or HR Certification a plus - CCP
• Strong Excel skills; comfort working with large data sets and creating clean, decision-ready deliverables
• Experience with salary surveys and job evaluation methodologies
•  Proactive communication style with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and confidently
• Attention to detail, organizational rigor, and an eagerness to learn and improve processes
• Experience supporting benefit operations is a plus, but not required

Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.

Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people.

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 Careers@cortland.com

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