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Get Access To All JobsWhere 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.
The AVP, People Systems and Integrations is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and support of Workday integrations and related HR technology solutions. This role provides managerial oversight to specialized contingent workers while serving as the primary technical liaison between HR Systems, Enterprise IT, Security, and business stakeholders.
The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in Workday integrations, data management, and HR technology architecture with strong leadership skills to drive operational excellence, scalability, and continuous improvement across the People Technology landscape.
Workday Integration Leadership
- Own the design, implementation, and support of Workday integrations and data exchanges.
- Lead the development and maintenance of Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, CCB, RaaS, and API-based integrations.
- Ensure reliable integration between Workday and downstream systems including payroll, benefits, identity management, finance, recruiting, learning, and third-party vendors.
- Establish integration standards, governance, monitoring, and documentation practices.
- Drive continuous improvement to optimize data quality, system performance, and operational efficiency.
Technical Liaison to IT
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the People Systems organization and Enterprise IT teams.
- Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Enterprise Architecture, Identity Management, and Integration teams on technical solutions and strategic initiatives.
- Translate business and HR requirements into scalable technical designs.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security, privacy, and data governance standards.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts and coordinate resolution of complex integration and system issues.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, and Finance teams to understand business requirements.
- Collaborate with Workday, Cornerstone and third-party vendors to implement enhancements and resolve issues.
- Manage stakeholder expectations, project communications, and executive updates.
- Facilitate prioritization discussions and roadmap planning for People Systems initiatives.
Project & Program Delivery
- Lead integration-related projects through all phases, including requirements gathering, design, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of Workday releases and new implementations.
- Establish project governance, risk management, and quality assurance practices.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational transformation initiatives involving employee data and system integrations.
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting Workday and HR technology ecosystems.
- Experience scoping and overseeing the quality of work performed by others (either direct reports or contingent workers).
-
Deep knowledge of:
-
Workday Integrations
- Workday Studio
- Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB)
- Workday APIs and Web Services
- Core Connectors
- PECI and payroll integrations
- XML, XSLT, JSON, and REST/SOAP APIs
- SQL and data analysis techniques
- Experience integrating Workday with third-party HR, payroll, benefits, identity management, and enterprise applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and stakeholder relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Workday Integration Certification(s).
- Experience supporting global HR operations and payroll integrations.
- Knowledge of HR data privacy regulations and security frameworks.
- Experience with Agile project delivery methodologies.
- PMP, Scrum Master, or related certifications.
Pay Range:
$116,081.00 - $193,537.00
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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
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, 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.
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 a thriving business. 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.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. 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 (855) 575-6947.
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.
The AVP, People Systems and Integrations is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and support of Workday integrations and related HR technology solutions. This role provides managerial oversight to specialized contingent workers while serving as the primary technical liaison between HR Systems, Enterprise IT, Security, and business stakeholders.
The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in Workday integrations, data management, and HR technology architecture with strong leadership skills to drive operational excellence, scalability, and continuous improvement across the People Technology landscape.
Workday Integration Leadership
- Own the design, implementation, and support of Workday integrations and data exchanges.
- Lead the development and maintenance of Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, CCB, RaaS, and API-based integrations.
- Ensure reliable integration between Workday and downstream systems including payroll, benefits, identity management, finance, recruiting, learning, and third-party vendors.
- Establish integration standards, governance, monitoring, and documentation practices.
- Drive continuous improvement to optimize data quality, system performance, and operational efficiency.
Technical Liaison to IT
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the People Systems organization and Enterprise IT teams.
- Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Enterprise Architecture, Identity Management, and Integration teams on technical solutions and strategic initiatives.
- Translate business and HR requirements into scalable technical designs.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security, privacy, and data governance standards.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts and coordinate resolution of complex integration and system issues.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, and Finance teams to understand business requirements.
- Collaborate with Workday, Cornerstone and third-party vendors to implement enhancements and resolve issues.
- Manage stakeholder expectations, project communications, and executive updates.
- Facilitate prioritization discussions and roadmap planning for People Systems initiatives.
Project & Program Delivery
- Lead integration-related projects through all phases, including requirements gathering, design, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of Workday releases and new implementations.
- Establish project governance, risk management, and quality assurance practices.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational transformation initiatives involving employee data and system integrations.
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting Workday and HR technology ecosystems.
- Experience scoping and overseeing the quality of work performed by others (either direct reports or contingent workers).
-
Deep knowledge of:
-
Workday Integrations
- Workday Studio
- Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB)
- Workday APIs and Web Services
- Core Connectors
- PECI and payroll integrations
- XML, XSLT, JSON, and REST/SOAP APIs
- SQL and data analysis techniques
- Experience integrating Workday with third-party HR, payroll, benefits, identity management, and enterprise applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and stakeholder relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Workday Integration Certification(s).
- Experience supporting global HR operations and payroll integrations.
- Knowledge of HR data privacy regulations and security frameworks.
- Experience with Agile project delivery methodologies.
- PMP, Scrum Master, or related certifications.
Pay Range:
$116,081.00 - $193,537.00
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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
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, 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.
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 a thriving business. 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.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. 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 (855) 575-6947.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Systems Engineer
Document your systems engineering credentials precisely
PERM requires your degree field to align with the posted job duties. A systems engineering role tied to a computer science or electrical engineering degree needs clear documentation showing the connection before your employer files with DOL.
Prioritize employers with E-Verify enrollment
Defense contractors and federal IT vendors must use E-Verify, which also signals an established HR and legal infrastructure for sponsoring foreign workers through multi-year processes like PERM and I-140 adjudication.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Systems Engineer openings by green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. Targeting employers with prior EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filings in your specialty cuts time spent pursuing companies without an established sponsorship process.
Negotiate a prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check which wage level your actual duties map to before signing, since a mismatch can delay or invalidate the PERM filing.
Clarify whether the role qualifies as EB-2 or EB-3
Systems Engineer positions with a master's degree requirement or specialized research duties typically qualify under EB-2. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree usually file under EB-3, affecting your priority date and wait time, especially if you're born in India or China.
Request a defined green card timeline during negotiations
Ask specifically when PERM will be filed after your start date. USCIS processing and priority date backlogs mean a one-year delay at filing can cost you years of wait time. Get a written commitment in your offer package, not just a verbal assurance.
Green Card Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Engineer role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how the employer defines the position. If the job description requires a master's degree or equivalent, the employer can file under EB-2, which may benefit candidates from countries without significant priority date backlogs. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree qualify under EB-3. Your PERM filing category is set by the job requirements at the time of filing, not your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Systems Engineer roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no guarantee of permanence. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency, and there's no annual lottery or cap at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status typically takes two to four years for most nationalities, longer for India and China due to priority date backlogs.
What does the PERM process look like for a Systems Engineer position?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes advertising, reviewing applications, and filing an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf. Only after that approval, and once a visa number is available for your country, can you file for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa.
How can I find Systems Engineer jobs that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Systems Engineer openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history, so you're not spending time on roles where sponsorship is theoretical rather than practiced. Targeting companies with prior certifications in your specific engineering specialty significantly improves the odds of a straightforward sponsorship process.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting early is to your advantage. Under AC21 provisions, once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you gain portability rights that let you change employers without restarting the green card process from scratch. For Systems Engineers from India or China facing long backlogs, filing PERM as early as possible in your H-1B tenure directly affects how much flexibility you'll have later.