Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Compensation Analyst, Workday (Lead Business Execution Consultant) to support and enhance our Compensation Review (Advanced Compensation) product capabilities. This role serves as a strategic partner between Compensation, Product, and Technology teams, helping deliver innovative solutions that improve compensation processes, enhance the user experience, and drive operational excellence across the enterprise.
The successful candidate will leverage strong business analysis, problem-solving, and Agile delivery skills to translate complex business needs into scalable solutions while supporting the ongoing evolution of Workday Compensation capabilities. This position requires a collaborative professional who can effectively partner with Compensation leaders, technical teams, and project stakeholders to influence strategy, drive continuous improvement, and deliver meaningful business value.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of Workday Compensation Review (Advanced Compensation) enhancements that improve business processes and user experience.
- Partner with Compensation, Product, Technology, and Project Leadership teams to gather, refine, and translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
- Serve as a trusted consultant to stakeholders, identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.
- Create and maintain key delivery artifacts, including business requirements, process documentation, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Drive Agile delivery activities, including planning, configuration, testing, defect management, and implementation support.
- Leverage Workday, data analysis, and business insights to evaluate impacts, validate outcomes, and support informed decision-making.
- Manage priorities, risks, dependencies, and progress using Jira and Agile methodologies to ensure successful execution.
- Mentor team members and promote best practices while contributing to the ongoing evolution of Compensation technology and processes.
- 5+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Experience administering, configuring, and/or supporting Workday Advanced Compensation, compensation review cycles, merit planning, or related Compensation processes.
- Experience designing and managing large, complex global programs, processes, or services.
- 2+ years of experience working in Agile project methodologies and tools such as Jira.
- 2+ years of experience with Human Resources applications supporting Compensation, such as Workday.
- Strong business analysis, requirements gathering, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across business and technology teams.
- Experience developing user stories, acceptance criteria, process documentation, and other business analysis artifacts.
- Experience leading and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning, defect management, validation, and documentation of results.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence outcomes, drive continuous improvement, and learn complex systems and processes.
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- This position does not offer relocation assistance.
- Minneapolis, MN
- Charlotte, NC
- Chandler, AZ
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$119,000.00 - $206,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
19 Aug 2026
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We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
- Experience administering, configuring, and/or supporting Workday Advanced Compensation or compensation review cycles
- Experience designing and managing large, complex global programs, processes, or services
- 2+ years of experience working in Agile project methodologies and tools such as Jira
- 2+ years of experience with Human Resources applications supporting Compensation, such as Workday
- Strong business analysis, requirements gathering, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience developing user stories, acceptance criteria, and process documentation
- Experience leading and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning and defect management
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on employee contributions after one year of service, with an additional non‑matching company contribution for some lower‑paid employees. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further expands long‑term savings opportunities.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave available from the first day of employment, plus paid critical‑caregiving leave and extensive backup care options. Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy programs are highlighted with meaningful coverage and reimbursements, including a combined lifetime maximum up to $35,000 for eligible expenses.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is comprehensive from day one, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive care often fully covered in‑network. Employer cost‑sharing is emphasized alongside no‑cost counseling through the EAP within plan limits.
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