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BNP Paribas · 2 weeks ago

Director – Head of US Benefits

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $225K/yr

15+ years exp

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with a strong presence in the US, and they are seeking a Director – Head of US Benefits. The role involves defining and driving a holistic benefits vision, overseeing benefits administration, and managing a high-performing team to enhance employee experience and ensure compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

Define and drive a holistic benefits vision (retirement, health, life, dental, disability, wellness) to meet BNP Paribas corporate goals and the evolving needs of a diverse employee base

Oversee the design, implementation and daily operations of all health & welfare benefits programs; partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to guarantee seamless service delivery and a best‑in‑class employee experience

Manage a high‑performing team of 3 subject‑matter experts, delegate ownership of critical work streams, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and accountability

Lead comparative analyses against peer groups using industry surveys, and best‑practice research; translate insights into actionable recommendations presented to senior leadership

Own relationships with carriers, third‑party administrators, consultants, and ERISA counsel; negotiate contracts, enforce service‑level agreements, and ensure all solutions stay compliant with ever‑changing regulations

Design and deliver multi‑channel communication programs (written guides, webinars, interactive classroom sessions) that clearly articulate benefits value and drive enrollment/engagement

Champion key initiatives—including open enrollment, vendor integrations, wellness campaigns, and platform upgrades—by creating detailed project plans, monitoring milestones, and delivering on‑time, on‑budget results

Produce regular cost‑analysis, benefits‑reconciliation, and statistical reports for Finance, HR, and executive leadership; leverage data insights to drive cost‑optimization and strategic decision‑making. (e.g., achieved X% cost reduction YoY)

Serve as the primary liaison between Benefits and HR, Internal Communications, IT, and Finance, ensuring alignment and seamless integration across all people‑related processes

Maintain a proactive calendar for all compliance deadlines (ACA, state filings, Form 5500, SARs, HIPAA, etc.); lead audit readiness, manage audit responses, and supervise the preparation of mandatory filings

Enforce compliance standards for all benefit-related service providers; conduct regular performance reviews and certify adherence to contractual and regulatory obligations

Qualification

Benefits program designCompliance with ERISAAnalytical skillsHRIS proficiencyStakeholder managementProject managementLeadershipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated experience managing open‑enrollment cycles and producing analytical data, cost‑benefit models, and management‑level reports

Hands‑on proficiency with HRIS, payroll platforms, and online benefits enrollment systems

Solid understanding of core HR concepts, practices, and procedures as they relate to health & welfare benefits, and retirement benefits

Proven ability to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high quality and accuracy

Strong multitasking aptitude; meticulous attention to detail and resourceful problem‑solving skills

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and project‑management abilities; comfortable delivering clear, compelling messaging to employees, senior leaders, and external partners

Preferred

15 + years of progressive experience in employee benefits, with deep expertise in benefits program design, policy administration, and compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and related regulations

Demonstrated strategic leadership experiences successfully elevating benefits offerings to enhance talent attraction, retention, and overall employee experience within a large, complex organization

Experience leading cross‑functional projects such as system integrations, vendor selections, wellness‑program rollouts, and large‑scale open‑enrollment transformations

Advanced analytical skills; comfortable building dashboards and visualizing data using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools