CARFAX · 9 hours ago
Payroll Manager
Centreville, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCARFAX is a company dedicated to helping consumers make informed decisions with their vehicle history information. As a Payroll Manager, you will lead the payroll operations ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with various departments to enhance the employee experience.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end multi-state payroll processing, reconciliation, and reporting, including salaries, benefits, leave, loans, garnishments, taxes, and other earnings and deductions
Maintain and enhance payroll procedures, internal controls, and documentation to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Oversee employee payroll record maintenance, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and other pay-related updates
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate, and customer-focused support and training
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reporting related to gross pay, taxes, benefits, and statutory filings
Manage timely and accurate resolution of agency notices in partnership with third-party payroll vendors
Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and ensuring appropriate system controls and access
Develop training materials and communication programs to educate people leaders and employees on payroll processes, requirements, and best practices
Ensure accurate tax treatment and reporting of cash and non-cash fringe benefits, partnering as needed with Corporate Tax and Global Mobility
Identify and implement process improvements to drive accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
8–10+ years of progressive U.S. payroll experience within complex, multi-state environments
Deep knowledge of payroll operations including preparation, reconciliation, compliance, internal controls, and payroll tax requirements
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and statutory reporting
Demonstrated experience with process optimization, workflow documentation, and employee or manager training
Advanced proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (Time & Attendance and Payroll required)
Strong Microsoft Office skills—particularly Excel—with the ability to analyze, interpret, and present payroll data
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
Excellent communication, customer service, and stakeholder-management skills
High integrity, strong judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality and discretion
Preferred
Workday experience preferred
Experience working in a regulated or public company environment is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
401(k) / DCPP matching
Annual bonus program
Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces
Company
CARFAX
CARFAX provides vehicle history for used car buyers, sellers, and the automotive industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Eager
Chief Executive Officer
Nakul Goyal
Vice President of Growth
Recent News
2025-10-09
2025-09-25
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