Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Chase Corporation • Westwood, MA

6d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• bilingual skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree