Business Overview:

Rewards and Benefits department is a business‑critical partner that blends strategic foresight, operational excellence, and data‑driven insight to create a compelling, compliant, and cost‑effective total reward proposition—empowering the firm to attract, retain, and develop top talents in a competitive market.

*This position can be based in either the Jersey City office or the Chesterbrook office. 

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
  • Able to influence peers and team.
  • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
  • Exercises appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
  • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful impact on team or department.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Fosters trust with colleagues.
  • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
  • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
  • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
  • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
• Compliance Culture and Conduct: 
  • Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
  • Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
  • 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.
• End‑to‑End Benefits Administration: 
  • 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.
• Team Development & Coaching: 
  • 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.
• Benchmarking & Market Intelligence: 
  • Lead comparative analyses against peer groups using industry surveys, and best‑practice research; translate insights into actionable recommendations presented to senior leadership.
• Vendor & Advisor Management: 
  • 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.
• Employee & Candidate Communication: 
  • Design and deliver multi‑channel communication programs (written guides, webinars, interactive classroom sessions) that clearly articulate benefits value and drive enrollment/engagement.
• Project & Change Management: 
  • 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.
• Financial & Analytical Reporting: 
  • 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)
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: 
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Benefits and HR, Internal Communications, IT, and Finance, ensuring alignment and seamless integration across all people‑related processes.
• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: 
  • 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.
• Governance of Vendor Practices: 
  • Enforce compliance standards for all benefit-related service providers; conduct regular performance reviews and certify adherence to contractual and regulatory obligations.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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.

FINRA Registrations Required:  

• Not Applicable 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

• Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

• Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $180,000 to $225,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose - to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

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