Human Resources Business Partner, CoStar - London

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.

CoStar Group is currently in search of an experienced HRBP to join our international HR team based in London, UK. The HR Business Partner is both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support to our management and employees across CoStar International, with a focus on the UK. The HRBP acts as the connection between the business lines and HR to assess trends in areas such as engagement and retention, performance management and compensation, career and leadership development.

Under the supervision of the VP, International Human Resources, 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 HRBP will support and advise client groups on the implementation and execution of HR initiatives and processes, as aligned with the talent needs of the business.

This position requires a deep understanding of UK employment law and regulations, as well as a proactive approach to problem-solving and fostering a positive work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and provide HR support to achieve them.
• Support and execute full lifecycle employee and HR processes including; bonus program(s), promotions, performance review processes, year-end compensation, engagement survey roll-out, manager excellence, employee relations, and other recurring people processes.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction.
• Analyse data, and effectively organise and present findings to drive data-backed HR strategy.
• Coach managers to aid in their effectiveness, foster highly functioning and engaged teams and drive a thriving corporate culture.
• Facilitate training on employee development, coaching and other management topics.
• Ensure HR Business Partner support is highly effective and scalable to meet critical business goals.
• Proactively manage and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring a positive work environment.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management on employee relations matters, conducting investigations and providing guidance on resolutions.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with UK employment laws.
• Partner with HR centers of excellence to ensure execution of all human resource operations within assigned client groups and serve as a central point of contact for client groups’ HR needs.
• Help process transactions via HRIS including promotions, transfers, job and compensation changes and terminations.
• Support HR efforts in the integration of acquisitions, ensuring a smooth transition for both acquired and existing employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience required.
• HR Business Partner experience required in a role operating in a matrix organization.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment laws and regulations required.
• Strong experience in handling employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Strong client-service.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Any expertise in M&A integration processes beneficial.
• CIPD qualification desirable.
• Commitment to excellence and high level of integrity; ability to exercise strict confidentiality and sound judgement.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Working at CoStar Group means you will enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. Other perks include full private medical cover, dental cover, Life Assurance and member rewards, 28 days annual leave, a competitive pension, season ticket loans, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and much more!

At CoStar, we recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. However, we particularly encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the commercial real estate industry.