Ashley Furniture Industries

Payroll Project Manager

Ashley Furniture Industries • $75K — $95K *
Arcadia, WI 54612In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of payroll operations experience
  • 3+ years of project management experience
  • Proven track record of successfully implementing payroll systems
  • Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulations
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale payroll system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets for payroll initiatives
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as IT, Finance, HR, and vendors
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Manage risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
Full Job Description
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Payroll Project Manager to lead strategic payroll initiatives and system implementations across our organization. This role will be instrumental in managing end-to-end payroll projects while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead large-scale payroll system implementations, upgrades, and enhancement projects
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets for payroll initiatives
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, HR, and external vendors
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Manage risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for payroll projects
  • Create and maintain project documentation, including requirements, test plans, and training materials
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of payroll operations experience
  • 3+ years of project management experience
  • Proven track record of successfully implementing payroll systems
  • Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulations
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred


Technical Skills:

  • Advanced expertise in payroll systems and HRIS platforms
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Project
  • Experience with process mapping and workflow optimization tools
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools


Soft Skills:

  • Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts


Working Conditions:

  • Full-time position
  • May require occasional travel

About Ashley Furniture Industries

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. is a furniture manufacturing company headquartered in Arcadia, Wisconsin. The company is owned by father and son team Ron and Todd Wanek. Ashley Furniture manufactures and distributes home furniture products throughout the world. The company has manufacturing and distribution facilities in Wisconsin, Mississippi, California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida, China, and Vietnam. Ashley Furniture is the largest furniture manufacturer in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The company's products are sold through a network of over 6,000 retail partners in 123 countries.
Learn more about Ashley Furniture Industries
Size
30,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
* Ladders Estimates

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