HR Strategy Consultant

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

We are seeking a talented and influential Associate Vice-President Human Resources Strategy Consultant to drive problem solving, facilitate cross-group collaboration / working sessions, and to articulate strategic business opportunities. This key role will be an individual contributor responsible for framing strategic initiatives within the HR team - developing targeted presentations, research and viewpoints, and to contextualize complex and complicated problems drawing from disciplines such as human resources, strategy development, business analysis, and process management.

This role will be working across a broad spectrum of stakeholders including executive leaders and subject matter experts across the firm. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively frame questions, challenges, and opportunities, both qualitatively and quantitatively, for discussion and consumption by executive audiences.

Responsibilities:

• For key business initiatives, be able to frame scope, goals, and deliverables that support business needs in collaboration with varied stakeholders
• Provide strategic consulting and change management support; to identify the best ways to approach organizational opportunities, align different stakeholder perspectives, and determine implementation options / risks
• Develop presentations and communications for executive management, representing complex issues in an easy-to-follow way
• Create documents, frameworks, visions, and analysis (quantitative and qualitative) to help solution critical business issues
• Synthesize data and insights into executive presentations to facilitate business decision-making
• Facilitate working sessions to storyboard challenges and opportunities with the desired outcome of developing clear and concise materials executive leadership discussions and decisioning
  
  
  

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in strategic consulting and/or strategic program management
  
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Experience in dealing with interested parties to gather feedback and share ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and iterate on executive-level materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Successful candidates will possess strong consultative and influencing skills.
• Must be extremely organized, self-motivated, and capable of working in a rapidly changing environment with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management.
• Must have a professional demeanor and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to multi-task, work on multiple priorities, work independently and as a team in an ambiguous and dynamic environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office Products proficiency.
• Detail oriented and organized with the ability to be comfortable in ambiguous and challenging situations.
• Ability to build strong partnerships across multiple teams and levels of management.
• Intellectually curious, desired to explore strategic topics to understand the key drivers, options / what-ifs and next natural steps to act on opportunities.
  
  
  

Pay Range:

$96,300.00 - $160,500.00

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!

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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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.