Payroll Manager

Hooker Furnishings; Martinsville (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 paid holidays

Floating holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision with HSA

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hooker Furnishings is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to independently manage full-cycle payroll operations across multiple states, including sales/use tax compliance and benefits billing administration.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely processing, with options to work from Martinsville, VA, High Point, NC, or remotely as part of a flexible, multinational team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible payroll experience.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes and wage/hour rules.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Experience with UKG UltiPro preferred.
• Experience with 401(k) contributions and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing across multiple states.
• Handle payroll calculations, deductions, reconciliations, and year-end processing.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and wage/hour laws.
• Maintain payroll records and generate reports for audits.
• Stay current with UKG UltiPro system updates and HRIS administration.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

UKG UltiPro

HRIS

Job description

For more than a century, we have built more than furniture. We have built opportunity. We take pride in craftsmanship in every form — from design and innovation to the way we treat one another. Join a company where every person has the chance to grow, lead, and make an impact.

“Our people are our greatest strength.”

We Believe Everyone Is a Leader

At Hooker Furnishings, leadership is not about a title. It is about how you show up, communicate, and help others succeed. We welcome people whose experiences, perspectives, and passions contribute to our shared success. The people who thrive here share a few qualities that define how we work and grow together.

• Great Communicator: listens to understand, speaks with honesty, and builds trust
• Positive Influencer: builds strong relationships and creates an environment where people can do their best work
• Learns and Adapts: seeks new ideas, embraces change, and helps move the company forward
• Driven and Accountable: takes ownership, delivers results, and celebrates team success
  Humbly Self-Aware: welcomes feedback and strives to keep improving

These qualities guide how we lead, how we learn, and how we treat one another. They are what turn great employees into great leaders at every level. We succeed together as One Company, One Team.

Building a Better Future Together

We believe success means making a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet. When our team reflects a variety of experiences and viewpoints, we build stronger products, stronger communities, and stronger careers.

From sustainable manufacturing to community giving and scholarships for employees’ families, we take pride in doing what is right and building what lasts.

Our Impact

100 percent renewable energy at key facilities

More than $1 million in scholarships awarded to employees' families

More than 100 communities supported through 100 Acts of Kindness

We take care of our people so they can take care of their craft.
Our benefits are designed to support well-being, growth, and life outside of work.

That includes medical, dental, and vision plans to support you and your family

Generous paid time off and holidays

So you can rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most

401(k) retirement plan with company match

To help you plan confidently for your future

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

That encourage continued learning and growth

Exclusive employee discounts

On our family of brands, helping you bring our craftsmanship into your own home

Wellness and safety programs

That prioritize your health and peace of mind across all facilities

Join the Team That Builds What Lasts

Bring your ideas, your skill, and your pride in your work. Here, opportunity is real and accessible to everyone who brings curiosity, care, and commitment. Together, we will continue shaping the next century of craftsmanship and opportunity.

Open Positions

Position:Payroll Manager

Location: Martinsville, VA

Job Id:1146

# of Openings:1

Payroll Manager

Payroll, Sales & Use Tax, and Benefits Administration

Company Overview

Hooker Furnishings, in its 102nd year of business, is a designer, marketer, and importer of case goods, leather furniture, fabric-upholstered furniture, and outdoor furniture for the residential, hospitality, and contract markets. The company is committed to delivering quality products, exceptional customer experiences, and innovative solutions to retailers, designers, and consumers worldwide.

Position Summary

Hooker Furnishings is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll Manager to independently manage the Company's full-cycle, multi-state payroll operations, along with sales and use tax compliance and benefits billing administration. This is a highly hands-on position requiring someone who can take full ownership of these functions, manage multiple deadlines, and ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Independently manage all aspects of full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Handle payroll calculations, adjustments, deductions, reconciliations, tax withholding, reporting, and year-end processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage and hour requirements.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Prepare payroll-related reports, journal entries, and reconciliations, and assist with financial audits and internal control requirements.
• Stay current with UKG (UltiPro) system updates and enhancements, manage the payroll-related functions of the HRIS, and identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, increase efficiency, and maximize system capabilities.

Benefits & 401(k) Administration

• Manage employee benefits billing administration, including reviewing and reconciling carrier invoices, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring timely payment.
• Prepare, process, and reconcile 401(k) payroll contribution files, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
• Work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and benefit providers to resolve billing and contribution discrepancies.
• Assist with benefit plan audits, including the annual 401(k) audit, by preparing reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Manage the Company's sales and use tax compliance activities across applicable jurisdictions.
• Prepare, reconcile, and file required sales and use tax returns accurately and on time.
• Maintain supporting records and documentation and assist with related inquiries and audits.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressively responsible payroll experience, including significant hands‑on responsibility for full-cycle payroll processing.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience independently managing full-cycle payroll processing, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll processing, payroll tax regulations, wage and hour requirements, and payroll reporting.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, and year-end processing.
• Ability to independently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll issues with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while meeting strict deadlines.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work effectively with Human Resources, Finance, and external service providers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UKG (UltiPro) payroll software.
• Experience with employee benefits billing, accounting, and reconciliation.
• Experience processing and reconciling 401(k) payroll contributions and supporting retirement plan audits.
• Experience with multi‑state sales and use tax compliance, including preparation and filing of returns.
• Experience preparing payroll-related journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prior experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Familiarity with publicly traded company financial reporting, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Prior sales and use tax experience is not required; however, the successful candidate must be willing and able to learn and assume responsibility for this function.

Why should you apply?

• A company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected
• Competitive compensation plans
• 8 paid holidays (Plus an additional 2 floating holidays).
• Paid sick and vacation time.
• The ability to be a part of a Multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam.
• Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
• Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.
• Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
• Matching 401k employer contributions.

Location:

This position offers the flexibility to work from our High Point, NC or Martinsville, VA office, or remotely.

Pay:

$75,000-$95,000 annually depending on experience