AVP, Employee Relations

Date: Nov 25, 2025

Primary Location: Radnor, PA, US

Company: Lincoln Financial

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 75491

The Role at a Glance

As the AVP, Employee Relations, you'll lead enterprise-wide efforts to create a fair, compliant, and inclusive workplace. Acting as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and HR partners, you'll shape policies, guide critical decisions, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

You'll manage a team of Employee Relations professionals, driving timely feedback and resolution of complex issues including harassment, discrimination, and workplace concerns. Your leadership will influence sensitive matters such as terminations and conflict resolution while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Beyond problem-solving, you'll anticipate risks, strengthen employee morale, and champion initiatives that advance equity and compliance across the organization.

This is a high-impact role for a dynamic leader who thrives on strategy, collaboration, and building an exceptional employee experience.

What you'll be doing

• Contributes to and oversees the development of strategies for Employee Relations and EEO issues within assigned areas.
• Ensures alignment of team initiatives with enterprise-wide strategy and compliance requirements.
• Provide proactive consultation to assigned business groups on identifying, measuring and mitigating employee risk.
• Provide expertise and advises on employee relations strategies and risks, including terminations, adverse impact, severance, outplacement services, engagement, conflict resolution, and investigatory techniques.
• Oversee the development and implementation of EEO and fair employment strategies, programs, and policies and procedures which ensure compliance with relevant state and federal statutes.
• Provides strategic direction and counsel to business and HR stakeholders on legal consideration, LFG's policies/practices and company priorities while advocating both company and employee concerns.
• Conducts and oversees investigations and responds to complaints of alleged harassment, discrimination and Title VII, ADA, ADEA or Equal Pay Act complaints filed with various state and federal agencies as necessary.
• Leads, conducts and oversees investigations into allegations of harassment, discrimination, , workplace violence, and other serious concerns.
• Responds to complaints filed with state and federal agencies (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA, Equal Pay Act).
• Monitors corrective actions and ensures timely resolution of issues impacting employee morale, health, safety, and work conditions.
• Acts as an internal partner in addressing issues (i.e. employee morale, personal and interpersonal problems, health and safety, work conditions, etc.).
• Develops and maintains Human Resources policies and procedures and communicates changes to policy as necessary
• Provides direction on projects and ensures initiatives are fully executed in accordance with Employee Relations strategy, guidelines, and procedures.
• Researches best practices, market trends, and regulatory requirements to inform strategies and policies

What we're looking for

Must-Haves

• 10+ Years experience in HR, Employment Relations, or related functions directly aligns to the specific responsibilities for this role
• 3+ years of leadership experience, including managing teams, supervising staff, and influencing senior management and key stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment
• Skilled collaborating effectively within a matrix organization.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize strategically.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through January, 31, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What's it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What's in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Work arrangements that work for you
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $125,800 - $229,100 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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