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

Role Overview

CoStar Group is seeking a Senior Director, HR Business Partner to lead and deploy people strategy across multiple organizations within the company. This role is a critical strategic partner to executive leadership and is responsible for shaping, executing, and scaling people initiatives that support business growth, leadership effectiveness, and long-term organizational health.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to executive and senior leadership on all people-related matters across assigned departments.
• Translate business strategy into scalable people strategies that drive performance, retention, engagement, and leadership capability.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Business Partners, setting clear expectations and ensuring consistent, high-quality partnership with the business.
• Build deep understanding of business objectives, operating models, and talent needs to proactively 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 drive improvements with engagement, morale, leadership effectiveness, and attrition.
• Lead executive-level discussions using data and insights from employee surveys, performance outcomes, and workforce analytics to inform decision-making.
• Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, HR Operations, Employee Relations, Learning & Development and HR Technology) to design and deliver integrated, enterprise-ready solutions.
• Navigate and resolve complex, high-risk HR issues with sound judgment, thoughtful risk mitigation, and alignment to policy and employment law.
• Drive the development of effective people communication strategies that strengthen transparency, trust, and engagement.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of a best-in-class, scalable HR organization capable of supporting continued growth.
• Provide oversight and guidance during key talent cycles, including mid-year and year-end performance reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university.
• A track record of commitment to prior employers.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including: 8+ years in a senior, strategic HR role advising executive leaders on people strategy.
• 5+ years supporting product, sales, or other client-facing organizations in a data-driven environment.
• 5+ years of direct or indirect people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise across core HR disciplines including talent development, workforce planning, compensation planning, and organizational design.
• Proven 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.
• Demonstrated strength in using data and analytics to diagnose issues, inform strategy, and measure impact.
• Excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, and the ability to resolve complex issues collaboratively.
• Demonstrated discretion and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to operate independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• HR leadership experience within a technology, SaaS, or high-growth corporate environment.
• Demonstrated 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.