Payroll Specialist

Job overview

The Payroll Specialist role is based in Portsmouth, NH; on-site work may be required at management’s discretion. Compensation is not specified. The role supports payroll operations across SIG SAUER and its U.S. locations. The specialist supports payroll processing, timekeeping, reporting, and employee inquiries while maintaining accurate records and confidentiality. The work helps ensure payroll compliance, resolve discrepancies, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of payroll processes.

What you'll do

• Collect, calculate, and enter payroll data
• support payroll processing and regulatory reporting
• maintain secure payroll records
• prepare reports
• audit employee payroll changes
• respond to payroll questions
• report temporary-associate labor hours
• resolve timekeeping discrepancies
• coordinate timecard approvals
• process historical adjustments, time-off accruals, benefit deductions, HSA contributions, and 401(k) data
• document procedures and support process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll specialist

portsmouth nh

sig sauer

payroll processing

timekeeping

payroll compliance

employee inquiries

payroll reporting

confidential records

microsoft excel

cross-functional collaboration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires typically 2–3 years of payroll experience and knowledge of wage and hour laws and tax withholdings; bachelor’s degree preferred.

About the employer

SigSauer is hiring for this role. Industry: Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing. Sector: 33.