Director, U.S. Benefits

Labcorp

. Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of U.S.

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and optimizing employee benefit programs, including health, welfare, and retirement plans, while leveraging data analytics for strategic decision-making and compliance with relevant legislation. Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, budgeting, and team leadership in complex organizational environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Benefit Program ManagementBenefits Analytics and Reporting401(k) Administration and ComplianceVendor Management and Contract NegotiationTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsBudgeting and ForecastingCost ManagementROI AnalysisBenefits Administration SystemsPopulation Health StrategiesFinancial Data ManagementCompliance with ERISA and COBRAPerformance MonitoringContract Negotiation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationJudgment and ConfidentialityProblem-SolvingLeadershipCoaching

Tools & Technologies

HR TechnologiesReporting ToolsBenefits Data Management SystemsExcel (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsHealth and Welfare ProgramsRetirement GovernanceFiduciary ResponsibilitiesUnionized Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of U.S. employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, and 401(k) plans
Develop and execute benefits and population health strategy
Use data analytics, reporting, and insights to optimize benefit program effectiveness
Establish and oversee benefits analytics, dashboards, KPIs, metrics, and executive reporting
Translate benefits, utilization, and financial data into recommendations for senior leadership
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost management, plan performance monitoring, and ROI analysis
Lead vendor strategy and management, including carrier and consultant relationships, contract negotiations, performance reviews, and renewals
Oversee 401(k) administration, governance, compliance, fiduciary oversight, employee education, and committee participation
Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and related benefits legislation
Maintain benefits systems, reporting capabilities, data integrity, and audit processes
Analyze utilization, claims, and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and cost savings
Lead employee benefits communications and education initiatives
Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing benefits team
Stay current on industry trends, benefits strategies, and regulatory changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
7 or more years of progressive benefits experience, including management of health and welfare and retirement programs
3 or more years of people leadership experience within a benefits function
1 or more years of experience utilizing benefits analytics, population health strategies, and data-driven program design
1 or more years of experience managing the financial aspects of benefits programs, including budgeting, forecasting, cost modeling, and ROI analysis
1 or more years of experience supporting or managing benefits programs in large, complex organizations
1 or more years of experience administering 401(k) and other retirement plans, including plan design, compliance, and investment oversight
1 or more years of experience with retirement governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and retirement plan administration
1 or more years of experience using benefits administration systems and related HR technologies
Experience building, developing, and leading high-performing benefits teams
Experience identifying organizational and operational gaps and implementing improvement strategies
Experience leveraging data, reporting, and analytics for strategic decision-making
Experience managing benefits budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and program performance
Experience consolidating and analyzing data from multiple vendors, carriers, and systems
Ability to communicate complex benefits, financial, and analytical information effectively to senior leaders and stakeholders
Experience managing vendor and carrier relationships, including contract negotiations and performance management
Experience with benefits administration systems, reporting tools, and benefits data management
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive information
Experience leading benefits initiatives during organizational growth, transformation, mergers, acquisitions, or integration activities
Preferred: experience in unionized environments
Preferred: advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data modeling, and executive dashboard development