Lead Business Execution Administrator

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Execution Administrator

In this role, you will:

• Support performance of less experienced staff and overall effectiveness of team
• Provide feedback and present ideas for improving or implementing processes and tools with the Strategy and Execution area
• Implement strategic plans and makes changes to the plan as necessary
• Perform complex administrative transactional and operational and customer support tasks
• Ensure that projects operate with maximum efficiency
• Provide subject matter expertise and interpretation of procedures to less experienced staff
• Provide leadership to the team for the purpose of attaining a common goal
• Interact with immediate team and external business partners on wide range of information
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to immediate Strategy and Execution team
  Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Administrative Support or Business Support experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ years of overall experience, preferably in Compensation, Payroll, HR Analytics, HR Data, or other numerically intensive HR domains.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in Compensation, Incentives, or Total Rewards.
• Strong experience managing annual compensation/merit cycles, salary revisions, incentives, bonuses, variable pay, compensation data validation, or related reward processes.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to work with large and complex datasets using tools such as Advanced Excel, Workday, Power BI, or similar HR systems/reporting tools.
• Experience with controls, governance, audits, data accuracy, reconciliation, and issue resolution within Compensation or HR processes.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Compensation Consultants, HR/HRBPs, Payroll, Finance, and business stakeholders.
• Experience driving process improvements, automation, standardization, and operational excellence.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members and support knowledge transfer.

Job Expectations:

• Independently manage end-to-end Compensation, Incentive and Rewards processes.
• Execute and support merit cycles, salary revisions, bonus and incentive programs with accuracy and timely delivery.
• Analyze large and complex datasets, prepare reports, identify discrepancies, and provide actionable insights.
• Partner with Compensation Consultants, HR, Payroll, Finance and business stakeholders to resolve complex issues.
• Ensure strong controls, governance, data accuracy and compliance across compensation processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation and standardization opportunities.
• Manage stakeholder queries and escalations through effective problem-solving and issue resolution.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across Rewards processes.
• Mentor and support junior team members, including knowledge sharing and process guidance.
• Work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting critical compensation-cycle timelines.

Posting End Date:

19 Nov 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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