HR Business Partner - Richmond, VA chez CoStar Group

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.  Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.  

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.  We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.  We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.  This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.  By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.  

Joining the Human Resource team at CoStar Group, you will contribute to the creation of a highly successful, fast paced, growth-oriented, global organization.  Our people’s vision and strategy are aligned with CoStar Group’s overall business objectives, and the primary objective of this role is to partner with functional leaders/managers and other HR stakeholders to maximize their effectiveness in leading highly successful and engaged teams across your client group.  In addition, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and consultant to business leaders, with a specialized focus on supporting non-exempt (hourly) employee populations. This role is responsible for aligning HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and fostering a positive and productive work environment for frontline teams. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide guidance on managing non-exempt employee issues including attendance, timekeeping, overtime, and workplace conduct. 
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, state-specific labor laws, and internal policies related to hourly employees. 
• Partner with managers to address performance concerns, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions when necessary. 
• Educate managers on proper time entry, approval processes, and overtime management. 
• Monitor trends in absenteeism, tardiness, and off-the-clock work; intervene as needed to ensure policy adherence 
• Deliver training to new people managers on best practices for managing employees 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational design, team dynamics, and employee engagement. 
• Leverage HR dashboards and tools to provide insights on turnover, engagement, and compliance metrics. 
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement programs and policies that support the unique needs of non-exempt employees. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College; HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred. 
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years supporting non-exempt or hourly employee populations. 
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices related to wage and hour compliance. 
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and conflict resolution skills. 
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and timekeeping platforms. 

Preferred Attributes 

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years supporting non-exempt or hourly employee populations  
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices related to wage and hour compliance. 
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment such as sales, customer service, or operations. 
• Ability to build trust and credibility with frontline employees and leadership alike. 
• Passion for creating inclusive, respectful, and compliant workplaces. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.  

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, and tuition reimbursement.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):  

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug 
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance 
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family 
• Commuter and parking benefits 
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions 
• Employee stock purchase plan 
• Paid time off 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent) 
• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups 
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks 

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing 

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing