AVP, Compensation: Senior Strategy Leader

LPL Financial; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 109,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, is seeking an AVP, Compensation to lead and consult on compensation strategy for assigned business areas. You will translate business needs into competitive, equitable pay frameworks and work with leaders to drive talent outcomes.

This senior individual contributor role requires advanced expertise, strong analytics, and a consultative approach. You will own governance, annual merit and incentive processes, and cross-functional partnerships to ensure alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including ownership of complex portfolios.
• Advanced expertise in broad-based compensation, market pricing, salary structures, governance, and pay decision support.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders with minimal oversight.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the compensation strategy and delivery for assigned portfolios.
• Advise business leaders and People Partners on compensation decisions.
• Translate data and market trends into clear options for senior leaders.
• Establish and improve compensation frameworks and governance.
• Lead merit and incentive processes, benchmarking, and governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Influence without authority

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Compensation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

Certified Compensation Professional designation (preferred)

Tools

Workday

MarketPay

Job description

LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, is seeking an AVP, Compensation to lead and consult on compensation strategy for assigned business areas. You will translate business needs into competitive, equitable pay frameworks and work with leaders to drive talent outcomes.

This senior individual contributor role requires advanced expertise, strong analytics, and a consultative approach. You will own governance, annual merit and incentive processes, and cross-functional partnerships to ensure alignment with