Leave & Accommodation Consultant

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Description

The Leave of Absence & Accommodation Consultant will provide administrative support for leaves of absence and accommodations at the firm. They will act as a liaison to LPL’s third party leave administrator and ensure the vendor is processing leaves in accordance with LPL policies and practices, and will provide administrative support for the Accommodations process that is administered in-house. The Consultant will partner with their manager and teammates to streamline existing practices and processes, provide regular reporting to the HR Business Partners, and respond to requests. 

Responsibilities:

• Become highly knowledgeable about the components of a leave of absence, the leave related pay benefits available depending on the type of leave, and the accommodation process

• Create helpful Leave of Absence and Accommodation slides and/or content for posting on the firm’s intranet site

• Acts as a point of contact for employee leave of absence/accommodation questions and concerns, and provide information and guidance as appropriate

• Enter and update leave of absence information in the Workday (HRIS) system.

• Manage the leave of absence email mailbox by responding to employee/manager email requests in a timely manner.

• Assist in the administration of leaves of absence by being the employee liaison with our third party, leave of absence administrator.

• Communicate relevant information regarding leave of absence and/or accommodation to Payroll, HR partners, the employee and their manager.

• Process employee accommodation requests by providing the requisite paperwork to the employee and follow-up with the employee, their manager and/or health care provider as needed

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and non-statutory leave and accommodation programs

• Assist with the processing of Paid Parental Benefit requests

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• High school degree

• 2 + years of HR experience

Core Competencies:

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking, organizational

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word. Experience with using Smartsheet is helpful

• Ability to use a computer and quickly navigate multiple databases and web portals

• Experience in administering leaves of absence and/or accommodations is highly preferred

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• Employment law experience – particularly California employment/labor law

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Pay Range:

$25.35-$42.25/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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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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 (855) 575-6947.