We are dedicated to helping family, founder-led and private equity-backed businesses at critical inflection points—providing interim CHRO leadership, fractional HR support, and custom specialized HR Services.
Our specialize HR services include M&A integration, leadership development (hand-on, engaging, and practical), payroll and benefits systems migration, and compensation and benefits design, and scaling HR services.
We deliver practical, strategic solutions to build capability, accelerate change, and drive scalable growth.
Our Experience
Strategic HR Solutions Tailored for Your Business
Dave is a seasoned HR executive with deep experience helping companies scale through inflection points—whether it's M&A, leadership transitions, or rapid growth. His career spans global corporations, private equity-backed platforms, and family-owned businesses across industries including manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and essential home services.
David began his career in public education before moving into senior HR leadership roles at GE, Novartis, and Fiserv. Over the past decade, he has focused on aligning people, strategy, and performance in high-growth, mid-market environments.
He brings a pragmatic, people-first approach to building leadership capability, integrating acquisitions, and modernizing HR systems for scale. Holds certifications in SPHR, Change Management, Six Sigma Black Belt, and Certified Employee Benefits Specialist.
Based in Chicago, David is a proud Minneapolis native, father of two, and grandfather of one. He also volunteers with organizations addressing food insecurity and serves as an advisor to Surge for Water, a global nonprofit focused on clean water and women's health.
Dave Lutes
Principal Partner
Advantages of Choosing LPS Partners
Strategic HR Management Solutions for Business Growth
At LPS Partners, we deliver tailored talent and leadership solutions aligned to your business context and stage of growth. Our support spans critical moments—from shaping Day One messaging for a new acquisition to digitizing and improving onboarding, modernizing HR through AI, ensuring compliance in leave administration, and updating benefits and retirement plans.
We help you design scalable organizational structures, build a culture prepared for growth, introduce effective change management strategies, and establish foundational practices like performance management and compensation planning. We also provide practical middle manager development, optimize your HR systems, and support the full M&A lifecycle.
Our expertise ensures alignment with your unique business needs—enhancing efficiency, compliance, and employee development while fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and long-term success.
Why Fractional
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Expert Who Can Immediately Lead HR Functional area
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Proven Model, Method, and Practices
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Track record of success
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Affordable - Not a Full-Time Hire
Why Interim
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Cover a temporary HR leader absence
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Transitioning to something else (sale or merger)
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You may need a different specialized skill
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The search for replacement is slower than expected
Customized HR Strategies
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Focused areas designed for your company
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Designed to support building capabilities, growth and ROI/EBITDA
Our Specialized HR Services
Comprehensive HR Solutions
We offer specialized services to streamline your HR processes. From talent and leadership assessment to HR systems buildout, our services are designed to enhance efficiency, compliance, and employee development.
Talent, Organization and Cultural Assessment
Gain insights into your workforce with tailored talent and leadership assessment services that drive business success.
Change Management
Navigate organizational transitions with our change management services that promote seamless adaptation and growth. Certified PROSCI Change Management Practioneer
M&A Lifecycle Support
We provide full support throughout the M&A lifecycle, ensuring a smooth transition and integration for your business.
Core Services
Why Us?
Distinctive Features of LPS Partners
LPS Partners delivers unique features designed to give you control over your human resources. Our consultative approach, rooted in business context, empathy, and accountability, ensures that your HR management is both efficient and practical, tailored to meet the specific needs of your business. Let us help you navigate the complexities of HR with confidence and ease.
Consultative Approach
We engage with clients through a consultative approach grounded in business context, empathy, and accountability.
Practical Solutions
Our approach is practical, grounded, and designed to meet the speed and complexity of private equity-backed businesses.
What You Can Expect from Us
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Practical frameworks, smart diagnostics, and repeatable playbooks customized for your business
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We will use AI to generate to test, validate and provide choices and assess risk.
What We Expect from You
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Access to decision-makers and cross-functional team members
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Openness to explore different ways of operating
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Willingness to test, iterate, and commit to what works
HR Expertise
Unlock the potential of your business with our extensive expertise in strategic HR, tailored for growth and a purposeful company culture. We recognize that each stage of business requires unique HR capabilities, and we excel in implementing initiatives in the precise needed for success. Our commitment to excellence ensures accurate payrolls, benefits, and services that meet the expectations of leadership, managers, employees, and investors alike. By shifting the perspective of HR from a cost center to a vital enabler we empower your organization to thrive.
M & A Business HR Integration
We integrate seamlessly with your business to deliver efficient, practical HR solutions that drive results. What sets us apart:
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Proven M&A Expertise: Backed by experience across 30+ transactions, we step in immediately to support due diligence and post-close integration with a deep understanding of the full M&A lifecycle.
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Strategic HR Leadership: We bring a business-first mindset, blending HR strategy with operational insight to fuel growth and scale.
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Private Equity & Multi-Model Experience: We’ve led through complexity—whether family-owned, PE-backed, public, or global—giving us an edge in navigating diverse business models.
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Scalable, Repeatable Solutions: From day-one messaging to organization design and talent integration, our frameworks are built for speed, sustainability, and financial success (e.g., EBITDA and ROI).
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Trusted Partner & Change Leader: We combine clear communication with a grounded, relatable style that builds trust, accelerates alignment, and drives lasting change.