Business Execution Senior Manager - Human Resources
Wells Fargo · Irving, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $189,000 / year
- Irving, TX
Job highlights
- Lead HR strategy and execution for COO/CBL.
- Manage a high-performing business execution team.
- Drive complex HR initiatives and transformation.
- Mitigate people-related risks and strengthen controls.
- Provide executive reporting and data insights.
About the role
About This Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Execution Senior Manager to join the Human Resources team. This role serves as a strategic leader and Chief of Staff-style advisor, overseeing a high-performing team that supports the Chief Operating Office (COO) and Consumer Banking Lending (CBL) organizations, with a strong focus on data-driven decision making.
The role is responsible for driving HR strategy, execution, and transformation across a large, complex, global operating environment, leveraging workforce data, analytics, and executive reporting to inform priorities, monitor performance, and identify emerging people-related risks. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior HR and business leaders to shape workforce strategy, strengthen risk management, and deliver enterprise-wide people initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic advisor and Chief of Staff-style partner to senior HR leadership, shaping enterprise HR strategy and execution.
- Lead and develop a high-performing Business Execution team responsible for HR strategy, transformation, and delivery across COO and CBL organizations.
- Drive planning, execution, and governance of complex, high-visibility HR initiatives, including workforce planning, organizational health, talent practices, and large-scale transformation programs.
- Partner with Line of Business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to align priorities, secure resources, resolve issues, and ensure policy compliance across a global operating environment.
- Design and execute initiatives that strengthen career transparency, pay clarity, manager capability, and internal mobility across Global Operations.
- Identify and mitigate people-related and execution risks, strengthening HR controls, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Deliver executive-ready analytics, insights, dashboards, and reporting to support decision-making and proactively surface emerging risk and workforce trends.
- Influence cross-functional leaders and teams to align on strategies, manage change, and deliver complex, multi-stakeholder outcomes.
- Optimize allocation of people and financial resources to meet business objectives and execution commitments.
- Continuously identify and implement improvements to Business Execution processes, operating models, and governance practices.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ 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
- 3+ years Management experience
Desired Qualifications
- Operational knowledge of HR tools, processes, workflows, and people data
- Experience developing key performance metrics, dashboards, or scorecards
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting analysis and recommendations to senior leaders and executives
- Experience working in a large, complex, dynamic organization with multiple business groups and broad geographic reach
- Proven success creating strategic infrastructure for large-scale, cross-functional enterprise initiatives
- Strong collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to initiate action and effectively manage change
- Experience developing long-range strategic plans using data and prioritization tools and methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and make decisions across diverse stakeholder groups
- Experience working in a risk-driven or highly regulated environment
Job Expectations:
- Position offers hybrid schedule.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Visa Sponsorship is not not available for this position.
Posting Locations:
- Charlotte, NC
- Minneapolis, MN
- Irving, TX
Pay Range:
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.
$139,000.00 - $239,000.00
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
Key skills/competency
- Strategic Planning
- Business Execution
- Human Resources Management
- Team Leadership
- Risk Management
- Data Analytics
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- Executive Reporting
Skills & topics
- Business Execution
- Senior Manager
- Human Resources
- HR Strategy
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Data Analytics
- Transformation Programs
- Operational Effectiveness
- Management
- Wells Fargo
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 7+ years of business execution, strategic planning, or implementation experience, and 3+ years of management experience, aligning with Wells Fargo's needs.
- Showcase HR expertise: Emphasize your operational knowledge of HR tools, processes, and people data, and experience with performance metrics and dashboards.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of influencing cross-functional leaders, managing change, and driving large-scale enterprise initiatives in complex organizations.
- Quantify achievements: Use data and metrics to illustrate your success in strategy development, risk mitigation, and improving operational effectiveness.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in risk-driven environments and your approach to data-driven decision-making.
Technical preparation
Master HR systems and people analytics tools.,Develop executive dashboards and reporting.,Practice presenting data-driven recommendations.,Understand risk management frameworks.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading a high-performing team.,How do you influence cross-functional leaders?,Share experience managing complex initiatives.,How do you identify and mitigate risks?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Business Execution Senior Manager role at Wells Fargo?
- The Business Execution Senior Manager role at Wells Fargo offers a hybrid schedule, meaning employees will work both remotely and in the office. Specific details on the in-office days and expectations would typically be discussed during the interview process.
- What is the salary range for the Business Execution Senior Manager position at Wells Fargo?
- The base pay range for the Business Execution Senior Manager position at Wells Fargo is $139,000.00 to $239,000.00 annually. Actual pay may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, and location, and employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
- Does Wells Fargo offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship for the Business Execution Senior Manager role?
- No, Wells Fargo does not offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship for this Business Execution Senior Manager position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US and be able to commute to one of the specified posting locations.
- What are the key qualifications for the Business Execution Senior Manager role at Wells Fargo?
- Key qualifications include 7+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, and 3+ years of management experience. Desired qualifications include operational knowledge of HR tools and processes, experience with performance metrics, strong communication skills, and experience in large, complex organizations.
- How can I best prepare my resume for the Business Execution Senior Manager job at Wells Fargo?
- To prepare your resume for the Business Execution Senior Manager role at Wells Fargo, emphasize your experience in strategic planning, business execution, and team management. Quantify your achievements with data and highlight any experience with HR tools, risk management, and large-scale initiatives.
- What type of benefits does Wells Fargo offer to its employees?
- Wells Fargo offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, parental leave, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement, among others.
- What is the main focus of the Business Execution Senior Manager role within Wells Fargo's HR team?
- The main focus of this role is to serve as a strategic leader and Chief of Staff-style advisor, driving HR strategy, execution, and transformation for the COO and Consumer Banking Lending organizations, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation.
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