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Workday Payroll Technical Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Workday Analyst - Payroll is a technical individual contributor responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving the Workday Payroll module in a high-volume U.S. and Canada payroll ...

The Workday Analyst - Payroll is a technical individual contributor responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving the Workday Payroll module in a high-volume U.S. and Canada payroll ...

The Workday Analyst - Payroll is a technical individual contributor responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving the Workday Payroll module in a high-volume U.S. and Canada payroll ...

Workday Analyst, Payroll

OR ยท On-site +1

The Workday Analyst - Payroll is a technical individual contributor responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving the Workday Payroll module in a high-volume U.S. and Canada payroll ...

The Workday Payroll Configuration Analyst will translate payroll and business requirements into scalable Workday solutions, blending technical configuration with functional expertise to ensure ...

The Workday Payroll Configuration Analyst will translate payroll and business requirements into scalable Workday solutions, blending technical configuration with functional expertise to ensure ...

The Workday Payroll Configuration Analyst will translate payroll and business requirements into scalable Workday solutions, blending technical configuration with functional expertise to ensure ...

Workday Payroll Consultant

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$55 - $64/hr

Analyze, validate, and reconcile payroll data between legacy PeopleSoft and future-state Workday ... Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex ...

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How much do workday payroll technical analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for workday payroll technical analyst in the United States is $34.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.68 and $37.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Workday Payroll Technical Analyst vs Workday HR Business Analyst?

AspectWorkday Payroll Technical AnalystWorkday HR Business Analyst
Primary FocusPayroll system configuration, troubleshooting, and technical supportHR processes, employee data management, and system implementation
Required SkillsWorkday payroll modules, technical troubleshooting, integrationsHR processes, business analysis, system configuration
CertificationsWorkday HCM, Payroll certifications often preferredWorkday HCM certifications, HR-related credentials
Work EnvironmentTechnical teams, payroll departments, IT supportHR teams, business units, project management

While both roles involve Workday systems, the Workday Payroll Technical Analyst specializes in payroll technical support and system configuration, whereas the Workday HR Business Analyst focuses on HR processes and system implementation. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right expertise for payroll versus HR system needs.

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Infographic showing various Workday Payroll Technical Analyst job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,803 per year, or $34 per hour.

Senior Workday Payroll Analyst, CoStar Group - Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA

CoStar Group
Software Developmentย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Senior Workday Payroll Analyst, CoStar Group - Arlington, VA


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Who isCoStarGroup?

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: Senior Workday Payroll Analyst, CoStar Group

Arlington, VA | On-site Monday-Thursday, Remote Friday

We are currently in search of a Senior Workday Payroll Analyst to join our growing team at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Arlington, VA. The Senior Workday Payroll Analyst serves as the technical and functional subject matter expert for Workday Payroll and related HCM processes. They are responsible for assisting in the support of all aspects of HR Information Technology to include business process configuration, internal and external reporting, and providing day-to-day technology support to the Human Resources and Payroll teams, as well as internal support teams. The Senior Technical Analyst is also responsible for participating in any future development activities, including system upgrades and the implementation of additional applications and functionality. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is able to work across different teams and thrive in fast-paced environment. The Senior HR Technical Analyst reports directly into the Director of HR Technology within the Human Resources organization at CoStar Group.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical SME for Workday Payroll and related modules including HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, and Security.
  • Configure and maintain payroll-related business processes, earning and deduction codes, pay groups, payroll calculations, validations, and controls.
  • Support payroll processing activities, including payroll audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
  • Partner with Payroll and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll calculations and downstream financial impacts.
  • Lead advanced configuration including business process frameworks (BPF), calculated fields, condition rules, validation rules, and security policies.
  • Own tenant health, configuration consistency, and adherence to Workday best practices.
  • Analyze work processes with an eye on efficiency, quality and data-driven decision making.
  • Coordinate regression testing, feature enablement, and production deployments.
  • Recommend adoption of new Workday features based on business value.
  • Maintain documentation for configuration, integrations, and processes.
  • Support audits and respond to data access reviews.
  • Work with the HR and Payroll teams to evaluate future Workday enhancements and modules, recommend usage, and support the implementation of new Workday capabilities.
  • Lead the planning and execution of Workday projects, business requirements, business processes and workflows, system configuration and changes, controls and security optimization.
  • Identify opportunities within existing processes and implement scalable solutions.
  • Establish processes/controls to maintain data integrity for critical fields feeding into other systems.
  • Serve as a liaison between HR and other functions that use Workday as the system of record.
  • Provide Tier 2 / Tier 3 support for complex Workday issues.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable fixes.
  • Manage incidents, service requests, and problem tickets within SLAs.
  • Proactively identify and resolve system risks or performance issues.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, to include 3+ years of experience with Workday.
  • Highly proficient in configuring Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, Security, and Reporting tools.
  • Exposure and understanding of compliance including SOX as it relates to the HR Technology function.
  • Excellent technical aptitude and organizational skills.
  • Leadership in managing and executing test plans; with demonstrated ability to plan, prepare, and execute testing activities such as unit (UT) and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Cross-functional knowledge of HR processes and touch points in Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, and Core HCM.
  • Maturity to handle and work hands-on with confidential data.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

What's In ItForYou?

Ifyou area driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStarGroupoffers the ideal opportunity.Be part of a best-in-class companywith strong year-over-year growththat invests inyour success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow.

When you join CoStar Group,you'llexperience 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 trainingandtuition 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) retirementplanwith 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.

The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set forth below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.
Base Compensation: $114,900.00 - $169,900.00 Annually


CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing