Director, HR Business Partner

Labcorp

. Serve as a trusted advisor to Vice Presidents, aligning people strategies with business objectives .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aligning talent strategies with business objectives, leveraging data-driven insights to influence executive decision-making and drive organizational effectiveness. Proven ability to lead complex change initiatives and develop integrated workforce strategies that enhance productivity and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic HR Business Partner ExperienceOrganizational Design LeadershipWorkforce Planning ExpertiseExecutive Communication SkillsAI-Enabled Tools Utilization

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Hard Skills

Workforce Strategy DevelopmentOrganizational EffectivenessSuccession PlanningChange ManagementData AnalysisBusiness AcumenTalent ManagementLeadership CoachingProblem SolvingFinancial Acumen

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementInfluencing SkillsIntellectual CuriosityInitiative and OwnershipComfort with Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsDigital CapabilitiesHR Technology Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

SPHRSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

HealthcareLife SciencesDiagnosticsRegulated Industries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to Vice Presidents, aligning people strategies with business objectives
Translate business priorities, market dynamics, and organizational needs into integrated talent and workforce strategies
Identify business risks, organizational challenges, and talent gaps proactively
Frame complex business issues, develop problem statements, and present data-driven solutions
Influence executive decision-making through insight, credibility, and business acumen
Advise on organizational culture and effectiveness, leadership team performance, workforce planning, and change leadership
Lead organizational design initiatives to improve efficiency, accountability, scalability, and business performance
Evaluate organizational structures, spans and layers, workforce deployment, and operating models
Drive workforce planning aligned to growth objectives, productivity goals, and financial plans
Lead VP-level talent reviews and succession planning discussions
Coach senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, organizational impact, team dynamics, culture, and talent decisions
Leverage workforce data, business metrics, and external benchmarks to identify trends
Develop executive-ready insights and actionable recommendations
Utilize AI-enabled tools, technology, and digital capabilities to improve impact and decision quality
Lead complex change initiatives and build stakeholder alignment
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated HR solutions
Support Specialty Testing Sales, Payor Solutions, Workforce Optimization & Data Analytics, and Commercial Pricing business areas
Drive organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, talent strength, workforce productivity, and execution of strategic business priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
10 years of progressive HR experience, including strategic HRBP experience
Preferred: Master’s degree in business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field
Preferred: SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or comparable certification
Preferred: 1 or more years' experience in healthcare, life sciences, diagnostics, or regulated industries
Preferred: 1 or more years' experience advising Vice Presidents in a complex matrixed organization
Preferred: 1 or more years' experience developing and executing workforce, talent, and organizational strategies that drive measurable business outcomes
Preferred: 1 or more years' experience leading organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management initiatives
Proven ability to influence executive leaders through data, analytics, and business insight
Strong business and financial acumen
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
AI-fluency and commitment to continue to build capability in this area
Strategic and critical thinking that shapes business outcomes
Strong initiative and ownership with a bias toward action
Intellectual curiosity and commitment to understanding business dynamics
Ability to independently identify issues, develop recommendations, and drive solutions
Executive presence, confidence, and a clear point of view
Advanced analytical capability and ability to synthesize data into business insights
Comfort operating in ambiguity and complexity
Courage to challenge assumptions and influence senior leaders through facts and judgment
Track record of leveraging technology and AI tools to improve effectiveness and decision-making
Applicants must live within 35 miles of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location to follow the stated hybrid schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD)
401(k) plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Hybrid schedule with a minimum of three in-office days and two remote days per week for eligible applicants