Manager, Talent & Operations - CoStar Group - Richmond, VA at CoStar Group in VA Richmond

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Manager, Talent & Operations - CoStar Group - Richmond, VA Job Description CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, 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. The Manager, Talent & Operations leads a team responsible for the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of Talent Acquisition systems, processes, and programs that support organizational growth and hiring effectiveness. This role oversees the day-to-day management and optimization of key recruiting technologies, including Workday Recruiting and Eightfold, while ensuring scalable, compliant, and efficient recruiting operations across the organization. This individual partners closely with Talent Acquisition, HR Services, HR Business Partners, HR Technology, Legal, Finance, and business leaders to drive operational excellence, improve recruiting workflows, and support enterprise talent initiatives. This position establishes governance and best practices, leads cross-functional programs, develops leadership reporting, maintains operational procedures, and supports change management. They will also coach and develop a team of professionals while fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities People Leadership & Operational Strategy Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for Talent Acquisition systems, operations, processes, and programs. Establish team priorities, service standards, operating rhythms, and accountability measures aligned with business and hiring needs. Translate organizational priorities into scalable operational strategies and measurable plans that support growth and hiring effectiveness. HR Technology & Systems Serve as the primary administrator for Workday Recruiting and Eightfold. Manage system configurations, enhancements, releases, and governance. Partners with vendors, Technology teams, and stakeholders to align systems with business needs. Process Improvement & Automation Design and optimize recruiting and HR operational processes. Drive workflow efficiency through automation and scalable solutions. Identify opportunities to improve productivity and user experience. Reporting, Compliance & Data Integrity Maintain data accuracy across recruiting systems. Develop reports and dashboards to support decision-making. Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. Training & Change Management Deliver training on systems, tools, and processes. Create documentation and support adoption of new solutions. Lead change management efforts related to technology and operational improvements. Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives Partner with HR, Technology, Legal, and business leaders to implement integrated solutions. Lead operational projects such as acquisitions/ integrations, new programs, and recruiting initiatives. Evaluate emerging technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person University or College. Track re