Senior Payroll & Benefits Manager (Multi-State) - Remote

Hooker Furniture Corporation; Martinsville (VA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plans

8 paid holidays

Paid sick and vacation time

Matching 401k employer contributions

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Hooker Furnishings is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to independently run full-cycle multi-state payroll, sales and use tax compliance, and benefits billing administration.

This hands-on role requires ownership, precision, and the ability to meet multiple deadlines across the US, with option to work from High Point, NC, Martinsville, VA, or remotely. 5+ years of payroll in multi-state environments preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible payroll experience, including hands-on full-cycle payroll processing.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll with accuracy and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage/hour requirements.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across HR, Finance, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing for multi-state employee population.
• Handle payroll calculations, deductions, reconciliations, tax withholding, and year-end processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and wage/hour rules.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare payroll reports, journal entries, and assist with audits and controls.
• Stay current with UKG UltiPro updates and HRIS enhancements to improve processes.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

Multi-state payroll

Payroll tax regulations

Excel

Communication

Tools

UKG UltiPro

HRIS software

Job description

Hooker Furnishings is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to independently run full-cycle multi-state payroll, sales and use tax compliance, and benefits billing administration.

This hands-on role requires ownership, precision, and the ability to meet multiple deadlines across the US, with option to work from High Point, NC, Martinsville, VA, or remotely. 5+ years of payroll in multi-state environments preferred.