Job Description:

General Summary:

The Benefits Supervisor will manage all aspects of benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, OSHA, FMLA, COBRA and HIPAA for Ghafari Associates, LLC. This position is required to be in the office four (4) days a week.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure legal compliance with respect to benefits plans

• Implement benefit changes based on company directives

• Communicate benefit plans to employees

• Manage the yearly benefits open enrollment process

• Limited oversight for international benefits

• Manage the annual 401(k) processes and audits

• Manage insurance vendors, third party administrators, benefit consultants, and the 401(k) provider

• Manage the HRIS program as it relates to the benefits and leaves/absence modules

• Consult with the HRIS vendor regarding set-up and changes for the benefits department

• Manage disability, family medical leave, and other leaves.

• Perform related duties as assigned

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Finance preferred

Experience:

• 7-10 years of professional benefits experience, demonstrating knowledge, skills and ability to perform the job

• 3-5 years of experience within a global organization

• Previous supervisory experience

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows 10/11, HRIS software (preferably Workday)

• Experience with Deltek VantagePoint and ADP a bonus

• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, benefit regulations, and insurance company/third-party administrator administration websites

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Minimal travel required

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain’s Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/projects) .

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We provide flexible work environments allowing team members a schedule that benefits them, whether it is fully remote, hybrid or an in-office experience.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)

By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources

By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources

In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.

By email at hr@ghafari.com

If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.