Elia Mendiola

Elia Mendiola has a diverse and extensive work experience in benefits and HR roles. Elia is currently serving as the Director of Benefits at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Manager of Benefits & Wellbeing at BMW of North America, LLC from 2016 to 2022.

Elia also had significant roles at BNP Paribas, where they served as the Director of U.S. Benefits and Wellbeing from 2010 to 2016. Elia was responsible for the strategic design, development, implementation, and management of benefit programs. Elia also held the position of Director of the London HR Projects Office from 2007 to 2010, where they oversaw the design and execution of an HR Shared Service Centre.

Before their time at BNP Paribas, Elia worked as the Head of U.S. Rewards at the company from 2004 to 2007. Elia played a key role in developing and managing strategic policies and programs to ensure a market-competitive and cost-effective benefit structure.

Elia's experience also includes serving as the Director of Benefits and HR Shared Services at Burmah Castrol Holdings, Inc from 1998 to 2001. Elia was responsible for establishing and leading an HR shared services organization.

At the start of their career, Elia worked as a Senior Consultant in HR Practices & Technology at PricewaterhouseCoopers. During this time, they had various responsibilities, including benefits consulting, process reengineering, and project management for Fortune 500 clients.

Overall, Elia Mendiola's work experience showcases their expertise in benefits management, strategic planning, and HR operations.

Elia Mendiola holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Caldwell University. Additionally, they have pursued a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Law at New York Law School. No specific start or end years have been provided for these educational experiences.