Senior Director, HR Business Partner – Costar Group – Richmond, VA

CoStar•Richmond, VA

125d•$184,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

CoStar Group is seeking a Senior Director, HR Business Partner to lead and deploy people strategy across multiple organizations. The role partners with executive leadership to shape, execute, and scale people initiatives that support business growth, leadership effectiveness, and long-term organizational health. The Senior Director oversees a team of HR Business Partners and serves as a coach, mentor, and thought leader within the HRBP function, bringing business acumen and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to a fast-paced, data-driven environment. The position is based in Richmond, Virginia, and is in office Monday through Friday. It works closely with senior leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to develop integrated people solutions, use workforce and organizational data to inform decisions, and help evolve a scalable HR organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college or university.
Track record of commitment to prior employers.
15 or more years of progressive HR experience.
8 or more years in a senior strategic HR role advising executive leaders on people strategy.
5 or more years supporting product, sales, or other client-facing organizations in a data-driven environment.
5 or more years of direct or indirect people leadership experience.
Subject matter expertise across core HR disciplines, including talent development, workforce planning, compensation planning, and organizational design.
Ability to influence at the executive level and drive results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws and regulations.
Strength in using data and analytics to diagnose issues, inform strategy, and measure impact.
Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills, with the ability to resolve complex issues collaboratively.
Discretion and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to operate independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

HR leadership experience within a technology, SaaS, or high-growth corporate environment.
Experience supporting extensive, geographically dispersed sales organizations.
Experience supporting executives in complex, multi-functional organizations.
Hands-on experience with Workday HRIS.
Exposure to, or interest in, AI-enabled HR tools and technologies.
Experience scaling HRBP teams or operating models in a rapidly evolving business.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to executive and senior leadership on people-related matters across assigned departments.
Translate business strategy into scalable people strategies that support performance, retention, engagement, and leadership capability.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Business Partners, setting expectations and ensuring consistent, high-quality business partnership.
Build understanding of business objectives, operating models, and talent needs to advise leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession strategies.
Anticipate and assess organizational needs across performance management, staffing, leadership development, change management, and communications.
Monitor and analyze organizational health indicators and partner with leaders to improve engagement, morale, leadership effectiveness, and attrition.
Lead executive-level discussions using employee survey, performance, and workforce analytics to inform decisions.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, HR Operations, Employee Relations, Learning and Development, and HR Technology, to design and deliver integrated solutions.
Navigate and resolve complex, high-risk HR issues with sound judgment, risk mitigation, and alignment to policy and employment law.
Drive effective people communication strategies that strengthen transparency, trust, and engagement.
Contribute to the evolution of a scalable HR organization capable of supporting continued growth.
Provide oversight and guidance during mid-year and year-end performance reviews.

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance.
Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and families.
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, depending on location.
Access to Employee Resource Groups.
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks.
Internal training and professional and academic growth opportunities.
Performance-based incentives.