Compensation Executive

About this role:

We are seeking an experienced Compensation Executive to lead the design, development and implementation of effective and competitive compensation strategies, plans, programs, and controls to support business strategies across

multiple lines of business. This role will report directly to our Head of Total Rewards, and will lead a team of compensation managers, consultants, and associates responsible for administering compensation programs, policies and practices. This includes providing compensation consulting to the lines of business, and this leader will partner with Senior Executive business leadership.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with demonstrated HR and Business consulting experience including: compensation principles, financial acumen, customer/client focus, collaboration, communication, and

relationship building competencies.

In this role, you will:

• Provide vision and set direction for multiple high impact initiatives and teams to achieve long term strategic objectives that impact organization and management across functions
• Collaborate with peers and the compensation delivery team to develop highly complex, multi-year projects, strategies, goals, and business ventures
• Provide thought leadership to develop and implement strategic solutions that align with Wells Fargo's framework for highly complex and potentially companywide business challenges
• Drive business results by defining compensation strategies, establishing policies and standards, designing functional and discretionary incentive programs, delivering processes, and ensuring governance in alignment with Wells Fargo's compensation principles
• Assess and anticipate changes in internal and external compensation environment
• Partner with Human Resources stakeholders to initiate best practices and process improvements to maximize resources and ensure alignment with business, compensation, and Human Resources objectives
• Manage, implement and recommend improvements to compensation policies, standards, incentive design and processes to ensure effective risk management in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance and counsel to executive management at the Operating Committee level and partner with experienced Human Resources leaders in driving the human capital plans for the businesses where compensation is a strategic driver
• Lead a team of managers and experienced professionals
• Develop long term, high risk strategies in order to achieve business objectives
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Compensation
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Compensation experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of Management experience

Desired Qualifications:

This collaborative leader must be capable of initiating action, managing change and driving execution. This role demands a persuasive, effective communicator who leads with strong relationship management and influencing skills. This role requires a sense of urgency, passion for results, and personal accountability for achievement. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record in building high-performing teams that drive business results through effective leadership and employee engagement.

• 10+ years of directly relevant and recent experience in a large corporate, multi-business or line organization in the areas of Human Resources, Compensation and/or Executive Compensation.
• Compensation or finance knowledge and understanding of regulatory and legal issues relating to compensation administration.
• Demonstrated background and successful progression of managing compensation programs.
• Highly effective consultative leader with credibility and strong business and data driven acumen, passion for customer service and operational excellence, effective decision-making/critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Excellent consulting, influencing, collaboration and partnering abilities with business executives/leaders and HR partners.
• Proven success in building and leading a diverse team of high performing professionals, motivating and mobilizing both direct and matrixed resources.
• Demonstrated ability to set strategic vision and effectively align resources to deliver results.
• Superb collaboration skills across multiple levels and functions with demonstrated success in aligning divergent positions and bringing cohesion to diverse perspectives.
• Experience with leading large scale system change.
• Proven ability to successfully execute initiatives, manages projects, and drive for results.
• Experience working in large, complex, dynamic organizations with multiple business groups and broad geographic reach and the ability to work in an ambiguous environment.
• Experience in a Financial Services environment is preferred but not essential
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are required as this role will be required to provide analysis and deliver executive presentations.
• Master's degree in Business, HR or a related field.

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$250,000.00 - $420,000.00
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

Posting End Date:
31 Aug 2025
* 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.

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.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Client-provided location(s): San Antonio, TX

Job ID: WellsFargo-R-485480-5

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-23T18:09:43