HR Business Partner - Sales Job Description CoStar Group is currently in search of a highly motivated and experienced HR Business Partner to join our HR team in our Richmond office. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and are able to drive towards results, this is a great opportunity to join a company that continues to beat our own growth records and offers opportunities to learn and grow with the business. Starting our fourth decade, CoStar Group has more than 80 offices in the United States, Canada and Europe. In 2017, CoStar was named to Fortune Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies, Forbes' World's Most Innovative Growth Company and Forbes' Fast Tech 25. The purpose of the HR Business Partner's role is to enable CoStar leaders and managers to create an environment in which our employees are highly successful and engaged. The selected candidate will manage employee relations issues including conducting investigations, managing performance issues, delivering training, providing compliance, policy and procedure interpretation and coaching and counseling managers and employees. In addition, the HR Business Partner will act as a change agent for implementing HR initiatives that are aligned with the talent needs of the business. Responsibilities include: Provide guidance/advice to employees and managers at various levels on employee matters.Coach frontline managers in an effort to aid in their effectiveness and development.Mediate employee concerns and/or complaints. Conduct investigations and recommend corrective actions.Meet with managers and employees regarding performance issues. Counsel Managers regarding appropriate corrective actions and review and approve corrective action documents to ensure internal processes and policies are followed. Lead recurring processes including quarterly bonus and promotions processes.Facilitate training on employee development, coaching and other management topics.Participate in the development, recommendation and implementation of policies and procedures. Analyze exit interview and other data and provide recommendations to improve employee retention.Deliver aspects of new employee orientation and support the onboarding of new managers and directors.Support managers throughout the annual performance and merit review process. Coach Managers on writing and conducting effective performance reviews.Participate in adapting/providing feedback on new approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvement of the performance management and other talent management processes.Develop, implement and administer HR initiatives and projects that support the talent needs of the Research organization.Respond to unemployment claims and inquiries. Represent CoStar Group at unemployment hearings. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.Minimum of 5 years of HR experience; experience supporting a 100 plus employee organization preferred.Strong knowledge and experience in provincial and Canadian employment laws and regulations.Demonstrated ability to persuade and effectively build strong relationships with management and interact effectively with employees at all levels. Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in all matters.Ability to effectively organize and manage time.Experience producing results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Successful candidate will be self-directed, highly professional and collaborative.Demonstrated ability to resolve issues through active listening, good judgment and problem solving skills.Experience using Workday is desired or demonstrated ability to learn how to use HRIS systems quickly.Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Word and Excel. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing PandoLogic. Keywords: HR Business Partner, Location: Washington, DC - 20251