AVP, Employee Relations

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The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Employee Relations will lead a newly established Employee Relations team within our HR organization. This role is responsible for setting the strategic direction for employee relations, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a culture of trust and accountability. The AVP will manage a team of ER partners, providing guidance and mentorship to develop their expertise while driving how the firm manages complex and sensitive employee matters.

This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to managers, People Business Partners, and employees, navigating challenging situations with discretion, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

This leader will need to be strategic, empathetic, and compliance-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building strong teams and improving processes. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high performing Employee Relations team centered on collaboration, accountability and professional growth.

• Act as a player/coach, leading the team while also handing complex or senior level concerns.

• Establish clear goals, metrics, and standards for ER case management and concerns.

• Create and maintain a governance framework for ER processes to ensure consistency, compliance, and risk mitigation.

• Champion a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the ER function.

• Develop and implement best-in-class practices for workplace concern reviews and ER case resolution.

• Partner with People business partners, Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure alignment on protocols and reporting requirements.

• Serve as the primary liaison for cross-functional partners such as Internal Audit, Risk Management, Legal and regulatory inquiries related to ER matters.

• Provide expert guidance to managers, PBPs, and senior leaders on complex employee relations issues including performance management, employee concerns, workplace threats and policy.

• Coach leaders on effective strategies and conflict resolution techniques to promote positive employee experiences.

• Oversee ER reporting and analytics, identify trends and recommend proactive solutions to mitigate risk and enhance workplace culture.

• Partner with Learning & Development to integrate ER principles into leadership development programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters degree preferred in HR, Business, Communications, Psychology, or related field

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience including 3-5 years in Employee Relations leadership roles

• Experience managing complex workplace investigations and partnering with legal counsel

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including California employment law

• Expertise in ER/HR case management systems, metrics, and reporting

• HR certification (PHR/SPHR or equivalent) preferred

Core Competencies

• Exceptional leadership and people management skills

• Advanced communication and influencing abilities

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Skilled in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques

• Strong business acumen and effective, active listening skills 

• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

 

Pay Range:

$110,000-$183,400/year

 

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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