Associate Client Compensation Consultant

LPL Financial; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking a Client Compensation Consultant to design, implement, and administer compensation programs in alignment with business goals and market competitiveness. You will participate in surveys, job evaluations, and annual reviews, collaborating with HR partners to provide guidance and ensure data integrity across HRIS systems.

The role emphasizes analytical support, policy development, and training delivery to employees and managers while maintaining compliance with applicable

Qualifications

• 3+ years of operations or comparable experience in compensation or HR.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze compensation survey submissions to assess market competitiveness and pay trends.
• Conduct job evaluations and assist in creating/grading job descriptions.
• Participate in annual compensation reviews including merit, bonus, and equity cycles.
• Provide analytical support for compensation-related projects and policy development.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and other stakeholders for guidance.
• Maintain compensation data in HRIS and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare reports and presentations on compensation metrics and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws.
• Assist in creating and delivering compensation training materials.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Handle confidential information

Detail-oriented

Proactive and results-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Salesforce

Dynamics

Documentum

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview

Client Compensation Consultant will support the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs at LPL Financial Corp, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in compensation survey submissions and analyze results to assess market competitiveness and identify pay trends.
• Conduct job evaluations and participate in the development and maintenance of job descriptions, ensuring proper titling and grading.
• Assist in the annual compensation review process, including merit, bonus, and equity cycles, from data preparation to communication.
• Provide analytical support for compensation-related projects, such as program design, policy development, and impact analysis.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and other stakeholders to provide compensation guidance and support for various business units.
• Maintain and update compensation data in HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Prepare reports and presentations on compensation metrics, trends, and program effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.
• Assist in the development and delivery of compensation-related training and communication materials to employees and managers.

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

• 3+ years operations or comparable experience

Core Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly and concisely.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proactive and results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferences

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas)
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) and compensation survey tools preferred
• Experience with Salesforce, Dynamics, and Documentum would be a plus
• Experience managing work queues and mailboxes while meeting SLAs
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

Pay Range

$21.00-$34.96/hour

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.

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 thriving businesses. 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.

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 [phone].