Lead Data Management Analyst, HR Governance

Wells Fargo & Company•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$131,000 - $206,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead HR Data Management Analyst to support HR Data Governance and Product Enablement through disciplined execution, governance facilitation, and cross-functional partnership. This role is responsible for leading HR data use-case governance, ensuring appropriate data access, compliance with data standards, and alignment with enterprise strategy. The position serves as a key connector between HR, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure data usage is reviewed, approved, and executed within established governance frameworks.

Requirements

5+ years of Data Management, Business Analysis, Analytics, or Project Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Nice To Haves

Experience with data management, data governance, or data oversight functions.
Experience supporting governance, risk, and compliance activities in a highly regulated environment.
Familiarity with Workday, ServiceNow, or similar HR platforms.
Experience facilitating cross-functional governance forums and decision-making processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess data quality and risk implications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and varying levels of process rigor across requests.
Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders and present recommendations clearly.
Experience working with data lineage, access management, or reporting governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in HR data usage governance processes, including Data Use-Case Assessment Panel and HR Data Council activities.
Manage intake of data requests through JIRA, including gathering requirements, facilitating discovery sessions and preparing materials for governance review.
Coordinate end-to-end governance workflows from initial request through decisioning, escalation, and communication of outcomes.
Facilitate discussions with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate data use cases, risks, and compliance requirements.
Support formal governance proceedings when decisions cannot be reached within standard review forums.
Ensure adherence to data governance, data lineage, and privacy standards across HR data domains.
Partner with HR Data Consultants, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Operations to align data access and reporting use cases.
Monitor and support governance of data management processes.
Identify opportunities to improve governance processes, efficiency, and execution rigor.
Serve as a relationship manager for stakeholders requesting HR data, providing guidance on governance requirements and expectations.
Support issue management, release coordination, and stakeholder communication related to data governance and product enablement.
Drive collaboration across teams to ensure timely, compliant, and well-governed delivery of HR data solutions.