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Senior Compensation Consultant

Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Salary
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Compensation Consultant to join our Wells Fargo Total Rewards Consumer Banking & Lending Compensation Team. The team supports our National Branch Network employees through strategic consultation, compensation design, program management, and effective risk governance with a strong focus on core compensation execution. The Senior Compensation Consultant will provide credible strategic and tactical consultation on compensation initiatives in support of company and nuanced line of business needs. The role will have the opportunity to help solve problems and address challenges to produce meaningful outcomes for business lines.

In This Role, You Will

  • Advise and consult on a variety of compensation duties:
    • Consulting on complex compensation issues/topics/projects
    • Research complex compensation data and condense results in a comprehensible summary
    • Job evaluation and job structure design
    • Offer recommendations
    • Lead and participate in a variety of compensation-related projects and initiatives at the enterprise and line of business levels
    • Consult with business leaders on complex compensation projects using market data and internal evaluation
    • Research and provide compensation analytics to support a large, complex business within a division, ensuring alignment with key organizational goals
    • Consult managers and partner groups regarding current and future needs for non-executive compensation processes, forming a strong link between objective setting, performance management, and compensation outcomes
    • Resolve moderately complex compensation issues and work with a team to meet project deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
    • Represent Compensation department on enterprise project teams.
Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience consulting and negotiating with leaders on compensation issues/topics/projects/offers
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements surrounding compensation and risk management
  • Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of employees
  • Ability to effectively use facts and data to identify issues, make quick decisions, implement solutions and influence change
  • Experience researching external market data and internal policies and procedures to develop and present findings to senior leadership
  • Ability to create and improve process through strategic thinking
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint to analyze data and create clear presentations.

Job Expectations:

  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • This position does not offer relocation

Locations:

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 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.

$87,000.00 - $154,000.00

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:

21 May 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.

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

  • Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
  • Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Reference Number

R-546049-4

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