HCM Strategic Partnership Director

Date: Feb 27, 2026

Primary Location: Radnor, PA, US

Company: Lincoln Financial

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); 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 #: 75822

 

The Role at a Glance

We are excited to bring on an experienced HCM Strategic Partnership Director to our Workplace Solutions LincSmart team responsible for supporting Lincoln’s key strategic partnerships across various types of technology platforms. In this role, you will design and implement complex strategies & initiatives that support the development and maintenance of mutually beneficial alliances with key human capital management (HCM) systems. You will provide relationship management and subject matter expertise on your partners to support Lincoln’s business goals and objectives, including sales growth and retention.

What you'll be doing

•    Collaborate with internal & external stakeholder to develop and implement strategic plans to support building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with key partners to drive account growth & retention
•    Track and provide complex analyses regarding strategic partner activity trends in order support the design and implementation of new initiatives.
•    Review partnerships on ongoing basis for progress and deliverables toward partnership agreement and business objectives; recommends approach changes as needed, including termination of partnership where appropriate
•    Maintain knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends in the InsurTech space, assesses the impact, and collaborates with senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions
•    Organize and facilitate meetings and events with key partners; attend meetings/events as needed to ensure successful engagements; promptly follow up to research questions and resolve issues
•    Translate and relay complex questions & feedback from partners to management and internal teams; facilitate development of solutions & tools to meet partner needs

What we’re looking for

Must-haves:
•    5 – 7+ Years of partnership and/or relationship management experience in the insurance industry directly aligned to the specific responsibilities of this role 
•    4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
•    Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels of the organization
 
Nice-to-haves:
•    Experience and knowledge of third party Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms including Workday and ADP 
•    General knowledge of Group Protection products (LTD, STD, FMLA, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and/or hospital insurance) and group protection processes, systems and/or workflows 
•    Experience delivering clear, engaging presentations to brokers, customers, or executive audiences

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through March 27, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume 

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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 $96,900 - $176,200 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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Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

 

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview.  Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

 

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy.  An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

 

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

 

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