Saba R. Ghaffar

• Lead full-cycle benefits administration for U.S., UK, and Canada employees, ensuring compliance with country-specific regulations.
• Manage and execute annual Open Enrollment through UKG, including system configuration, employee education, and audit validation.
• Deliver comprehensive benefits presentations and new hire orientation sessions; guide employees through enrollment platforms step-by-step.
• Administer medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life, retirement, and ancillary benefit programs.
• Serve as primary contact for global HR and benefits inquiries via ticketing system and email.
• Oversee leave of absence programs including FMLA, state leaves, short-term and long-term disability.
• Conduct quarterly and year-end audits to ensure system accuracy, payroll alignment, and benefits data integrity.
• Process and audit benefits invoices for accuracy prior to payment.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions for reporting, audits, and data analysis.

• Managed onboarding and offboarding processes, including HR and benefits orientations and exit interviews.
• Administered employee benefits programs and maintained vendor relationships; oversaw COBRA administration.
• Coordinated leave of absence processes (STD, PFML, FMLA) and managed HRIS system updates.
• Audited and processed benefit invoices through web-based invoicing systems.
• Led compliance reporting including EEO-1 and ACA filings.
• Coordinated employee wellness initiatives including on-site flu and COVID-19 clinics.
• Supported organizational audits and various HR-related projects.

• Directed end-to-end benefits administration including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life, FSA, HSA, HRA, and COBRA.
• Led annual Open Enrollment and compliance initiatives.
• Managed medical, parental, FMLA, and personal leaves of absence.
• Oversaw full-cycle recruitment and HRIS system enhancements to improve operational efficiency.
• Redesigned PTO tracking and timesheet submission processes to improve accuracy and compliance.
• Partnered with executive leadership to coordinate quarterly and annual performance reviews.
• Managed ACA (1095-C), EEO reporting, and HIRD filings.
• Reviewed and processed operational and benefits-related invoices.
• Supervised legal administrative and operational staff.

Managed timesheet submissions and PTO tracking.

• Posted job openings, screened candidates, and coordinated interviews.
• Provided operational support and managed firm-wide events.
• Coordinated backup scheduling for Legal Assistants.

• Supported onboarding and termination processes.
• Assisted with recruitment including resume screening and initial interviews.
• Administered weekly timesheets and managed PTO tracking.
• Supported HRIS maintenance and performance review cycles.
• Assisted with employee engagement initiatives and firm events.