Temporary Payroll Manager

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home.” Schumacher designs and produces some of the world's most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next an appreciation for what’s come before, and a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention to detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with many showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is people. Our employees are our most valuable asset. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values ,which are as follows:

• Preserve The Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage
• Practice Adaptability
• Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Payroll Manager to run end-to-end payroll for 500+ employees in UKG from October 26, 2026 through January 31, 2027. This is a hands-on role: you will process every pay run, own payroll tax registration and reconciliation, and keep employee records accurate. 

You will also play a key part in two transitions. First, you will help implement Rippling as our new payroll system. Second, you will help close out a former entity in each state where it operates, partnering with Finance on final payment remittances. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, works independently from day one and is comfortable in a period of change. 

• 5–10 years of progressive payroll experience, including end-to-end processing for 500+ employees. 

• Hands-on experience running payroll in UKG (UKG Pro). 

• Multi-state payroll experience, including state and local tax registration, filings and reconciliation. 

• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local payroll regulations, including final-pay rules. 

• Proven ability to reconcile payroll registers, tax filings and general ledger entries. 

• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) for audits and reconciliations. 

• High attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential data and the ability to meet fixed payroll deadlines. 

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.