Salary Payroll Manager

About Ashley

Ashley Furniture Industries is the world's largest furniture manufacturer and a leader in furniture design, manufacturing, distribution, and multi‑channel retail. With a global footprint and a strong, values‑driven culture, we deliver quality products and exceptional value to customers around the world. Our Core and Growth Values-Culture of Leadership, Customer Centricity, and Boundaryless Collaboration-fuel our relentless pursuit of innovation, operational excellence, and an outstanding employee experience.

Position Summary

The Salaried Payroll Manager is responsible for performing and managing all activities related to the salaried payroll function for the Ashley Companies. This role ensures payroll is processed accurately, confidentially, and within strict deadlines, while maintaining full compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a continuous improvement mindset focused on process efficiency, internal controls, and risk mitigation.

Manage and process semi‑monthly salaried payrolls, ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations as well as Ashley policies and procedures.

Maintain detailed documentation of payroll processes, controls, and procedures to support audit readiness.

Research, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies or issues; escalate significant matters promptly to leadership.

Coordinate with IT and third‑party payroll providers on system issues, enhancements, and finance system updates.

Partner with Human Resources and Benefits teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll inputs; establish payroll calendars and deadlines.

Serve as a professional point of contact for employees and leaders regarding salaried payroll inquiries.

Prepare and review payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and related financial reporting.

Perform quarterly and annual payroll tax reviews and monthly account reconciliations.

Support the Tax team by providing reconciled payroll data across multiple systems.

Prepare and analyze monthly comparisons of actual vs. budgeted salary expenses; identify variances and trends.

Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, enhanced internal controls, and process efficiencies.

Safeguard highly confidential employee and company information at all times.

Demonstrate Ashley's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, HR, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll processing and payroll accounting, preferably in a multi‑entity or multi‑state environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax rules, and labor laws (federal, state, local).
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar), along with strong Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and prepare journal entries.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively with HR, Finance, IT, and business leaders.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Preferred:

• Experience in a manufacturing or large, multi‑location organization.
• Prior experience supporting payroll‑related audits and SOX/internal control environments.
• Exposure to process improvement, automation tools, or lean methodologies.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits Paid Time Off and Holidays 401(k) with company match and Profit Sharing Employee discount on Ashley furniture and home décor Professional development and career growth opportunities A values‑driven culture that emphasizes leadership, customer focus, and continuous improvement