Director, US Employee Benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the U.S. employee benefits function, ensuring competitive and compliant program design.
• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of all U.S. benefit plans, including health, welfare, retirement, and time-off programs.
• Manage the U.S. employee benefits budget, including forecasting, expense management, and cost-containment initiatives.
• Lead the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes, including vendor negotiations and employee communications.
• Oversee relationships with benefits consultants, brokers, and vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing employee benefits.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, Finance, and Legal to support integrated benefits delivery and strategic initiatives like mergers and acquisitions.
• Lead and develop a team of employee benefits professionals in a complex, matrixed environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits or related specialist experience.
• 4+ years of direct people management experience, including interaction with senior and executive leadership.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employee benefits programs, regulatory requirements, and industry practices.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a complex, matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a broader Total Rewards environment (compensation, wellbeing, or recognition).
• Experience supporting large, multi-entity, or highly regulated organizations.
• Professional certifications such as CEBS or equivalent.

About the Company

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.