Benefits and Leave Analyst, Costar Group – Arlington, VA

Who is CoStar Group?

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, 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.

Role Overview: Benefits and Leave Analyst

Arlington, VA | In-office, Monday-Friday

TheBenefits & Leave Analystis responsible forthe administration and continuous improvement of CoStar Group’s leave of absence and disability programs, ensuring compliant, consistent, and employee-focused delivery across the leave lifecycle. This role serves as a primary point of contact for complex leave cases, partnering with employees, managers, HR, Legal, Payroll, and third-party administrators to resolve issues and enhance the overall experience. In addition, the analyst supports core benefits programs, including health and welfare and retirement plans, manages vendor relationships and data integrity, and contributes to process improvements, program enhancements, and broader Benefits team initiatives.

Responsibilities

Leave Administration

• Ensureaccurateadministration of the company's disability and time off programs by interpreting leave policies, liaising with employees, managers,vendorsand internal stakeholders.

• Effectively manage vendors related to the execution of leave of absence administration, including holding vendors accountable for meeting their service requirements and providing superb customer service to CoStar employees,managersand Human Resources contacts.

• Drive successful resolution of leave cases bymonitoringclaims, working with CoStar’sthird partyadministrators,facilitatingemployee transition from short-term to long-term disability and coordinating return-to-work activities.

• Ensure proper pay for employees on leave by providing employees guidance and advice to pay to Payroll.

• Monitor benefitpremiumspayment for employees on leave/returning from leave and coordinate premium collection activities with Payroll.

• Keep internal stakeholders aware of complex cases by producing reports, providing status updates, and seekingadviceas necessary.

Worker’s Compensation Administration

• In collaboration with Finance/Risk Management, develop, implement, improve existing and administer Workers’ Compensation policies and procedures for CoStarGroup.

• Ensuretimelyreporting of claims to Workers’ Compensation vendor by serving as the primary point of contact for all Workers’ Compensation claims and liaising with supervisors, employees, and other internal stakeholders.

• Administer all aspects of Workers’ Compensation claims, including coordination of return-to-work for employees receiving Workers Compensation benefits.

Benefits Program Management

• Coordinate daily benefit processing - enrollments, terminations, changes, etc.

• Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly invoices and the preparation of payment of invoices for all group plans.

• Provide service support to internal and external customers.

• Implement andmaintainbenefit records in Workday. Providetechnicalsupport, test systemfunctionalityandwork with end users to provide system support and troubleshoot system problems.

• Evaluate and revise internal processes to increase efficiency.

• Document andmaintainadministrative procedures for assigned benefit processes.

• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.

• Assure timeliness and accuracy of required compliance filings.

• Assistwith the design implementation of benefit programs.

• Assistin the management of the benefit plan renewal process.

• Examinepossible plandesign and/or benefit cost alternatives.

• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company’s benefits package.

• Create and conductbenefitsofpresentations.

• Provide training and support to human resources staff.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university.

• A track record of commitment and success with prior employers.

• 2+ years’ experience related benefits or employee benefit administration experiencerequired.

• Experience within an ERPsystem.

• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs, includingERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, SECTION 125,IRSand DOL requirements.

• Proficiencyand technical aptitude with the ability toutilizeMS Word, Excel, Power Point.

• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.

• Ability to understand,evaluateand make judgments on proposals.

• Excellent communication andorganizationskills.

• Capability of effective planning and priority settings.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience related benefits or employee benefit administration experience desired.

• Professional designations preferred.

• Workday isstrongly desired.

• Experience in EMEA benefits programs.

• Project and team management/leadership skills and experience.

What’s In It For You?

If you are a driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStar Group offers the ideal opportunity. Be part of a best-in-class company with strong year-over-year growth that invests in your success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow.

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

• 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 (location dependent)

• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Sponsorship

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Groupis not able toprovide visa sponsorship for this position.

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