2026 Summer Intern - Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Intern Program

Are you ready to start your career with a dynamic, industry-leading company to accelerate your growth and development? Then our Talent Acquisition Intern Program is the place to start. LPL's TA group will present you with a wide range of challenges and opportunities. We build our success around passionate people and need engaged professionals to help continue our growth.

Our 10-week paid summer internship program is designed to provide you with comprehensive and immersive experience. You'll work on real-world projects, contribute to the company's growth and success, and gain valuable experience and insights into the financial services industry. You'll also have the opportunity to network with professionals in your field and build meaningful relationships. If you're a motivated and ambitious individual looking to launch your career, we encourage you to apply for our Talent Acquisition Intern Program.

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what's possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview

Our Talent Acquisition team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join us for Summer 2025. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of strategic initiatives that shape our early career programs and recruitment operations. This role is ideal for someone passionate about talent strategy, operations, and creating meaningful candidate experiences. You'll collaborate closely with the TA team and cross-functional partners, gaining exposure to both tactical and strategic aspects of recruitment.

Responsibilities

Support and enhance the Summer Internship Program experience, including intern engagement and capstone collaboration

Assist in optimizing interview processes and improving candidate experience across touchpoints

Contribute to building and maintaining a job description library to support hiring consistency and clarity

Participate in the rollout of new TA technologies and tools to streamline recruitment operations

Analyze recruitment data to uncover insights and support continuous improvement efforts

Help plan and execute fall campus recruitment strategies and events

Draft documents and research solutions that support HR initiatives around career development, talent management, and employer branding

Gain exposure to full-cycle project management and cross-functional collaboration while learning how enterprise business strategy connects to talent acquisition

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

Currently a junior going into your senior year pursuing a bachelor's degree in human resources business management or similar program

3.3 GPA minimum

Interest in the financial services industry

Offer is contingent upon successful background screening and agreement to be local to the Fort Mill, SC

Core Competencies

Ability to organize and analyze data

Organization and strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Adept at project management and cross-functional collaboration

Creative, analytical and strategic thinker

Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail

Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high level of productivity

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Summer Internship Schedule

Full-time position for 10 weeks in the summer of 2026; Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week during business operating hours

Interns should plan to participate for the entire program. Program dates : June 1, 2026-August 7, 2026

Hourly Rate : $20.00-$25.00

The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant's skill, experience, and work location.

Company Overview : LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq : LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

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.