Compensation Specialist - 6 Months Contract

Venterra Realty•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Compensation Specialist partners with the Director, Total Rewards, to design, implement, and administer the company’s compensation programs across a portfolio of multifamily real estate properties and corporate operations. This role ensures compensation structures are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives — attracting and retaining top talent across property management, development, construction, and corporate functions. The Compensation Specialist serves as a subject matter expert on all matters related to base pay, incentive compensation, and pay equity, partnering closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required
Five to seven years of progressive compensation experience, with at least two years managing broad-based compensation programs
Demonstrated proficiency with compensation survey tools and market pricing platforms such as Payscale, Radford, Mercer, or WTW
Advanced Excel and analytical skills required
Strong understanding of FLSA, pay equity legislation, and compensation-related regulatory requirements
Proven ability to communicate complex compensation concepts to non-technical audiences, including senior executives, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred.
experience in multifamily real estate, property management, or a similarly distributed, multi-site workforce environment preferred.
working knowledge of Power BI preferred
experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday or ADP preferred
Experience participating in or leading an HCM system implementation preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with the Director, Total Rewards, to develop and maintain the company’s compensation philosophy, structures, and policies, ensuring alignment with business strategy and market competitiveness
Support the annual compensation planning cycle including merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, as well as the administration of quarterly on-site performance bonuses, annual incentive payouts, and leasing commissions.
Conduct and participate in salary surveys, performing market pricing and benchmarking analyses for roles spanning corporate, property operations, maintenance, construction, and development functions
Support the design and maintenance of the company’s job architecture framework, including job leveling, titling conventions, FLSA classifications, and salary grade structures
Prepare and present compensation analytics, dashboards, and recommendations to senior leadership, translating data into actionable insights
Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop competitive offer strategies and ensure internal equity when onboarding new hires
Conduct pay equity analyses and support compliance with federal, state, and local compensation-related regulations, including pay transparency laws across applicable jurisdictions
Advise HR Business Partners and hiring managers on compensation decisions, policy interpretation, and exception requests
Support the Director, Total Rewards on executive compensation matters, senior-level reporting, and special projects as needed
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing compensation programs through cost modeling, turnover analysis, and ROI assessments, recommending enhancements where appropriate
Stay current on compensation trends in the multifamily and real estate investment industry, including regional labor market dynamics affecting property-level staffing
Assist with the implementation of a new human capital management system, ensuring compensation data structures, workflows, and reporting requirements are accurately configured.