AVP, LBS HR Consulting - Remote Eligible

AVP, HR Consulting

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Job Overview:

The LBS Consulting Services organization comprises several different disciplines including HR, Marketing, Startup and Real Estate consulting. Each provides a strategic advisory service to internal and external stakeholders. As Consulting Services continues to scale, the organization is focused on building differentiated vertical expertise while maintaining a unified engagement framework that drives consistency, scalability and measurable advisor outcomes.

The AVP, HR Consulting serves as a senior subject matter expert and primary advisor facing consultant within the HR Consulting vertical. Reporting directly to the Head of LBS Consulting services, this role delivers consultative and execution-oriented HR guidance to advisors while contributing to the continued buildout and refinement of HR service offerings. The AVP maintains direct engagement with advisors across affiliation models, particularly within the Supported Models and with breakaway transitions.

Scope & Impact:

• Serves as primary consultant for HR engagements across affiliation models.
• Delivers foundational, consultative and execution-oriented HR support to advisors.
• Supports execution and expansion of the Strategic Wealth HR pilot.
• Contributes to development and refinement of HR service tiers and toolkits.
• Collaborates with Consulting Operations to ensure scalable delivery standards.

Responsibilities:

Vertical Strategy & Offering Development

• Support refinement of the HR Consulting value proposition across affiliation models.
• Contribute to development of scalable HR toolkits, templates and delivery frameworks.
• Translate advisor workforce needs into structured, repeatable advisory engagements.
• Provide input on pricing, packaging and monetization opportunities where applicable.
• Assist in tracking vertical performance metrics and engagement outcomes.

Senior Advisor Engagement

• Serve as lead HR consultant for assigned advisor engagements.
• Conduct discovery sessions to assess workforce structure, HR infrastructure and growth plans.
• Advise on talent acquisition strategies, performance management structures, compensation structures, compliance requirements, culture plans and benefit strategies.
• Guide advisors through payroll and PEO evaluation decisions.
• Support implementation planning and follow-up advisory sessions.
• Escalate complex or enterprise-level engagements requiring senior oversight.

SW Pilot Leadership & Expansion

• Execute HR consulting engagements within the Strategic Wealth pilot.
• Identify recurring advisor friction points and recommend delivery improvements.
• Support scalable adoption of HR offerings across models.
• Partner with Startup, Real estate and Marketing verticals for integrated advisor solutions

Vendor & Ecosystem Management

• Support oversight of HR-related vendors (payroll providers, PEO partners, recruiting solutions).
• Assist advisors in evaluating and onboarding HR vendors.
• Monitor advisor satisfaction with vendor solutions.
• Provide feedback on vendor performance and integration opportunities.

Team Leadership and Capability Development

• Mentor Consulting Operations Consultants on HR fundamentals.
• Support knowledge sharing and subject matter development within the HR vertical.
• Contribute to cross-vertical collaboration and generalist enablement efforts.
• May provide guidance or oversight on selected engagements where appropriate.

Thought Leadership & External Representation

• Contribute to development of HR consulting collateral, frameworks and advisor-facing resources.
• Participate in internal forums and training sessions as an HR subject matter expert.
• Support content development that strengthens LPL's consultative position in advisor HR strategy

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.

Requirements:

• 8+ years in HR consulting, workforce strategy, organizational development or related advisory roles

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience delivering client-facing, consultative HR services.
• Strong knowledge of payroll structures, PEO models, compensation strategy and workforce planning
• Financial services or wealth management experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to operate credibly with advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to operate within structured consulting frameworks while exercising sound judgment.

Preferences:

• Experience supporting small-to-mid-sized professional services firms preferred.

Pay Range: $109,100-$181,800/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, 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.

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.
• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential.
• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients.
• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact.
• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same.
• 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.

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Information on Interviews:

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