Vice President, People Integration Partner

lplfinancial; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. seeks a Vice President, People Integration Partner to lead and execute People-related activities across acquisitions, from due diligence through post-close, partnering with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal and COEs to ensure smooth workforce transitions and strong integration outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years of HR leadership with hands-on M&A experience, strong program management, and the ability to influence senior leaders in a highly matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant hands-on M&A integration responsibility.
• Demonstrated success leading complex People integration programs and cross-functional workstreams.
• Experience supporting due diligence activities, workforce transitions, talent management, organizational design, employee relations, and change management.
• Strong project and program management skills, including risk management and executive reporting.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive results in highly matrixed environments.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-impact situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all People integration workstreams across acquisitions, including due diligence support, integration planning, and execution.
• Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, business leaders and People COEs to ensure compliant, effective integration.
• Develop playbooks, plans, tools, and governance to deliver consistent integration across transactions.
• Coordinate HRBPs, COEs, and shared services to meet integration objectives and provide executive status reporting.
• Lead organizational design, talent assessment, compensation alignment, and culture change activities within integrations.
• Mentor and drive accountability across teams to ensure timely delivery and issue resolution.

Skills

HR leadership

M&A integration

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Job description

Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team's Passion

At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience - shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win - clients, LPL, and most importantly our, employees.

Job Overview:

The Vice President, People Integration Partner is responsible for leading and executing all People-related activities across acquisitions, including due diligence support, integration planning, workforce transitions, talent retention, and organizational integration. This role is accountable for delivering successful People integration outcomes from deal evaluation through post-close execution. The role partners closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, business leaders, and People COEs to ensure transactions are integrated effectively, risks are managed, and employees are successfully transitioned into LPL's operating environment.

Responsibilities:

People Integration Execution

Support People due diligence activities, lead integration planning, and drive execution activities across small and large acquisitions.

Serve as the primary People partner throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Assess workforce, talent, organizational, and employee-related risks and impacts.

Develop and maintain standardized playbooks, integration plans, tools, and frameworks to ensure consistent execution, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation across transactions.

Coordinate HR Business Partners, COEs, and shared services to deliver integration objectives.

Track progress, escape issues, and provide executive-level reporting on People integration activities.

Integration Leadership

Lead all People integration workstreams, including:

• Organizational design and workforce transitions
• Talent assessment and retention
• Compensation and benefits alignment
• Performance management integration
• Employee communications
• Culture and change management

Facilitate governance meetings, track deliverables, and ensure accountability across stakeholders.

Partner with business leaders to implement critical people decisions and resolve integration issues.

Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Leadership

Lead cross-functional teams through influence, strong program management, and operational discipline.

Drive alignment across People, Legal, Finance, Technology, Communications, and Corporate Development partners.

Establish clear priorities, accountability, and execution rigor throughout the integration lifecycle.

Coach team members and promote best practices in integration execution.

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:

10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant hands-on M&A integration responsibility.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrated success leading complex People integration programs and cross-functional workstreams.

Experience supporting due diligence activities, workforce transitions, talent management, organizational design, employee relations, and change management.

Strong project and program management skills, including risk management and executive reporting.

Ability to influence senior leaders and drive results in highly matrixed environments.

Strong judgment and decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-impact situations.

Preferences:

Experience in regulated industries or financial services preferred.

Pay Range:

$128,750.00 - $214,652.00

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.

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, inves