Senior Payroll Analyst, CoStar Group - Arlington, VA

Senior Payroll Analyst Location: Arlington, VA, United States Posted: 06-May-2026 Type: Full Time Category: Human Resources Required Education: 4 Year Degree Internal Number: R38379 Role Overview At CoStar Group, our finance group centralizes transaction processes, providing accurate reporting, financial resolutions, and proper forecasting analysis. Joining the team offers access to financial specializations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and asset management, client contracts and billing, payroll, and revenue recognition. We are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to join our team in Arlington, VA headquarters. This role will support the payroll process for over 8,400 employees within the US and 14 international countries. Responsibilities Support the accurate and timely biweekly and monthly payroll process for more than 6,800 employees in the US and 14 international countries. Ensure payrolls are administered in compliance with all US and international regulations, company policies and SOX requirements. Participate in expatriate processing to ensure accurate payroll recording, partnering with HR and external tax partner. Support the payroll input process, including building, uploading files and manual inputs in the Workday Payroll system. Coordinate with Human Resources and Benefits on payroll impacting transactions such as leave of absences, retro benefit premium deductions, 401(k) loans, etc. Complete post‑production processing tasks such as settlement, vendor integrations, and reconciliations. Manage the time entry process, including outreach to employees and managers to ensure hourly employees are paid accurately and timely. Maintain full life cycle garnishment processing, including system inputs, communication to employees, responding to answers/interrogatories. Participate in projects such as ongoing process improvements and new feature adoption in Workday. Maintain process maps and documentation; update as processes evolve. Serve as primary lead for specialized tasks such as stock awards/option exercises, SEC filings, and/or sales commission payments. Oversee quarterly reconciliations and filings for all taxes as well as support for year‑end activities such as annual tax filings, reconciliations, and W‑2 generation. Provide excellent customer service to CoStar employees, responding to payroll related questions. Maintain strict confidentiality of employee records including compensation details and personal information. Promote and encourage a collaborative working environment. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited, not‑for‑profit, in‑person college/university. 8+ years of experience in payroll or related field, or relevant Master’s Degree with 2+ years of experience in payroll. Track record of commitment to prior employers. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel, including data analysis, VLOOKUP, pivot tables. Exceptional stakeholder management experience, ideally including an outsourced provider. Experience using HRIS/HCM platforms such as Workday, TMF, ADP. Payroll.org (formerly American Payroll Association) CPP or FPC Certification preferred. Benefits Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, vision, dental, prescription drug. Life, legal, and supplementary insurance. Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services for individuals and families. 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 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups. Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks. Additional Information We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full‑time in the United States to apply. CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. EEO Statement CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr CREW Greater Cincinnati