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Senior Workday Payroll Analyst, CoStar Group - Arlington, VA
Job Description
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: 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 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 Group is not able to provide 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