Compensation Consultant

Wells Fargo

. Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that enhance compensation programs and support business performance.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, Minnesota, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that enhance compensation programs and support business performance.
Apply independent judgment while gaining expertise in compensation policies, procedures, and best practices.
Manage moderate‑risk compensation deliverables and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
Partner with Total Rewards, HR, and business leaders to resolve issues and achieve shared objectives.
Identify process improvement opportunities through root-cause analysis and metrics review.
Build and maintain scalable processes, controls, and reporting to strengthen compensation operations.
Research and evaluate moderately complex business or operational challenges.
Conduct compensation analyses, including pay modeling and forecasting.
Prepare presentations and communications for stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of compensation or analytics experience, or equivalent experience through work, training, military service, or education.
Compensation or broader Human Resources experience, with familiarity in supporting HR programs or processes.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint to analyze data and create clear presentations.
Experience working with large, sensitive data sets while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
National Branch Network experience
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail to ensure reliable compensation insights.
Experience using Workday for reporting or supporting compensation workflows.
Familiarity with the financial services industry and its regulatory considerations.
Ability to adapt to organizational change and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
Strong collaboration skills, including working with partners such as legal, risk, and control.
Experience developing or improving processes and procedures for efficiency and consistency.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills across various audiences.
Experience using Power BI to create visual reports or dashboards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

compensation analysispay modelingforecastingdata analysisprocess improvementroot-cause analysisreportingdata accuracydata confidentialitymetrics review

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailcollaborationcommunication skillsadaptabilityproblem-solvingindependent judgmentpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational change management