Sr Analyst, Payroll Operations

About the Role

CarMax is seeking a Senior Analyst to support the Payroll department at the CarMax Home Office in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves key system configurations, operational audits, SOX control governance, and report development. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure payroll systems meet business needs, combining analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with payroll expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, configuration, and administration of Payroll systems.
• Facilitate payroll processing through audits to ensure data accuracy and mitigate risks.
• Drive configuration architecture and design decisions for payroll applications and systems.
• Oversee compliance with Payroll SOX controls and perform validation activities.
• Create and update documentation such as best practices, technical specifications, and implementation guides.
• Develop comprehensive configuration and testing strategies.
• Serve as a Payroll point of contact for system upgrades and implementations.
• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot workflows and datasets in Alteryx.
• Provide technical insights and recommendations to ensure system configuration supports compliance and business needs.
• Perform complex analysis, design, development, and unit testing of software and applications.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automate manual processes, and optimize data delivery.
• Act as a liaison with business areas to address concerns, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions.
• Lead, mentor, develop, and train other Analysts in the Payroll department.
• Create project plans and lead resources as a tactical or strategic project owner.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Workday and/or Dimensions required.
• Proficiency in system configurations and test plan development preferred.
• Experience with Alteryx Designer, Alteryx Server, and related tools preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines required.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills required.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions required.
• Leadership and mentoring skills required.
• Understanding of accounting principles and SOX controls preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Technology, or Business (or equivalent practical experience) required.
• 3+ years of experience in Payroll, Technology, Accounting Systems, or similar function required.
• 2+ years of experience with Workday and/or Dimensions applications required.
• 3+ years of experience in enterprise-level system implementation and administration preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and SQL knowledge preferred.

Work Location and Arrangement

This role is based at the CarMax Home Office in Richmond, VA, with 4 days onsite per week.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is $75,600.00 - $113,400.00. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

• Full-time hourly or commission-eligible associates earn up to 48 hours of sick time and 80-200 hours of vacation annually, with 6 paid scheduled holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Full-time salaried associates receive paid time away with no specified limit, subject to manager approval.