Lead Business Execution Consultant – Global Workforce Relations Execution and Innovation

Wells Fargo & Company•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

About This Role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Execution Consultant to deliver senior-level business support and strategic execution leadership across Global Workforce Relations (GWR). This role emphasizes innovative problem solving, culture change, and translating strategy into measurable outcomes—especially within complex, ambiguous, and cross‑functional work spanning GWR and Human Resources. The role strengthens the organization’s ability to think differently, address root-cause problems, and deliver value efficiently while building long-term capability across the team. The Lead Business Execution Consultant operates as both a trusted extension of executive leadership and an independent operator, owning select initiatives and influencing outcomes through thoughtful challenge, coaching, and disciplined execution. In this role, you will: Resolve complex, ambiguous, and cross‑functional GWR issues by identifying root causes and delivering practical short‑ and long‑term solutions. Translate strategy into clear, measurable actions using innovative, systems‑level thinking within regulatory and risk expectations. Model strategic and agile behaviors; coach leaders and teams to strengthen problem solving, execution, and value measurement. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Business Execution Executive by providing decision‑ready insights, clear recommendations, and executive‑level communication. Lead select initiatives end‑to‑end by aligning stakeholders, removing obstacles, course‑correcting as needed, and escalating with options when required. Operate with autonomy, exercising sound judgment to balance speed, rigor, and risk and determining when escalation is appropriate. Partner with GWR business leaders, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to gather requirements, drive alignment, and advance strategic priorities. Support the development and execution of annual and multi‑year GWR plans, including workforce planning and talent strategies, aligned to enterprise goals. Provide execution leadership across GWR work, leveraging strong understanding of functional practices, policies, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

5+ 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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HR governance, compliance requirements, and emerging trends in workforce planning and HR strategy.
Proven ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with senior leaders, including directors and executives.
Demonstrated experience leading HR change and implementation efforts, translating HR strategy into sustainable processes and outcomes.
Demonstrated success leading projects and strategic initiatives in complex, cross‑functional environments, influencing stakeholders and driving change.
Strong ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems using strategic, innovative, and systems‑level thinking.
Proven capability to operate in uncertainty, drive clarity, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated experience leading change and influencing leaders and teams to adopt new ways of thinking.
Strong execution skills with an iterative, agile mindset; able to adapt and learn while delivering results.
Sound judgment in balancing speed, rigor, and risk, with a clear understanding of regulatory, reputational, and people risk expectations.
Executive‑level communication skills, including the ability to clearly frame insights, recommendations, and options for senior audiences.
Comfortable being visible and constructively challenging senior leaders with professionalism, humility, and sound judgment.
Track record of bringing solutions and options forward, rather than escalating issues without proposed paths.
Brings strong pattern recognition and problem‑solving ability, regardless of industry background.
Comfortable challenging senior leaders and peers with confidence and humility.
Not overly confident, passive, or conflict‑avoidant.
Energized by ambiguity, uncomfortable problems, and high‑stakes work.

Responsibilities

Resolve complex, ambiguous, and cross‑functional GWR issues by identifying root causes and delivering practical short‑ and long‑term solutions.
Translate strategy into clear, measurable actions using innovative, systems‑level thinking within regulatory and risk expectations.
Model strategic and agile behaviors; coach leaders and teams to strengthen problem solving, execution, and value measurement.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Business Execution Executive by providing decision‑ready insights, clear recommendations, and executive‑level communication.
Lead select initiatives end‑to-end by aligning stakeholders, removing obstacles, course‑correcting as needed, and escalating with options when required.
Operate with autonomy, exercising sound judgment to balance speed, rigor, and risk and determining when escalation is appropriate.
Partner with GWR business leaders, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to gather requirements, drive alignment, and advance strategic priorities.
Support the development and execution of annual and multi‑year GWR plans, including workforce planning and talent strategies, aligned to enterprise goals.
Provide execution leadership across GWR work, leveraging strong understanding of functional practices, policies, and compliance requirements.