Payroll & Benefits Specialist

About Chase Corporation

Founded in 1946, Chase Corporation has grown into a global specialty chemicals company and leading manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications across diverse market sectors.

Today, we employ nearly 800 people and continue to grow and strengthen our business through a related diversification strategy that combines organic growth initiatives with strategic acquisitions.

Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, USA, we operate manufacturing facilities across the United States, Europe, and Asia, and continue to invest in our capabilities to deliver value to our global customer base.

Position Summary

Chase Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support payroll administration, employee onboarding, benefits administration, and HR operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee records, supporting benefit programs, and delivering a positive employee experience throughout onboarding and employment lifecycle activities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong systems capability, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to manage confidential information with accuracy and professionalism. Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Provide administrative support for payroll processing activities for hourly and salaried employees in partnership with the HR and payroll team
• Perform payroll-related data entry, audits, and updates within ADP Workforce Now
• Review payroll transactions including hours worked, deductions, benefit changes, and wage adjustments to help ensure accuracy
• Assist with payroll reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance activities
• Respond to employee payroll-related questions and help resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support payroll close activities and coordination with Finance as needed

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs including enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee communications
• Support annual open enrollment processes and benefits-related employee education
• Coordinate with benefits vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve employee issues
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations
• Assist employees with benefit inquiries and provide day-to-day support

Onboarding & HR Operations

• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation activities
• Prepare onboarding documentation and ensure completion of employment paperwork
• Manage the HR ticketing system, responding to and resolving a variety of employee questions related to payroll, benefits, HR policies, and general HR support
• Maintain employee files and HRIS records with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
• Support HR compliance activities including I-9 administration and policy acknowledgments
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and administrative support as needed
• Partner with HR and site leadership to support employee engagement and operational initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll, benefits, or HR operations experience required, including hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred, including support of hourly employee populations and multi-state payroll administration
• Strong data entry accuracy, attention to detail, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance practices, with the ability to manage confidential information professionally and discreetly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field preferred; bilingual skills are a plus