AVP, Employee Relations

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

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 s