Lead Human Resources Business Partner

Wells Fargo Bank•Charlotte, NC

22h•$119,000 - $206,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to Human Resources (HR) and Line of Business leaders. This role partners closely with senior leaders to shape and execute comprehensive human capital strategies that drive business performance, workforce effectiveness, and organizational health. As a trusted consultant and change leader, the Lead Human Resources Business Partner delivers forward‑looking guidance across talent, leadership, organizational design, and workforce strategy. The role has a measurable impact on business outcomes through the design, execution, and optimization of enterprise‑level people initiatives. In this role, you will: Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, building trusted relationships that foster accountability, transparency, and results Provide executive‑level coaching to leaders to strengthen leadership capability, decision‑making, and organizational effectiveness Lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives with broad organizational impact, influencing outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups Demonstrate strong change leadership, challenging the status quo and delivering innovative solutions to optimize human capital outcomes Analyze large-scale, multi-faceted business challenges, applying sound judgment to evaluate complex, ambiguous, or unprecedented factors Deliver forward-looking HR consultation that translates business strategy into integrated human capital strategies for complex businesses or enterprise functions Apply deep understanding of business and enterprise objectives to identify workforce opportunities, risks, and solutions related to talent management, organizational design, productivity, engagement, and performance Assess the effectiveness of human capital strategies, recommend enhancements, and ensure disciplined execution to achieve business and risk objectives Partner with executive and senior leaders to anticipate and influence change that improves individual, team, and enterprise performance Operate within the Human Resources Operating Model, proactively collaborating with HR centers of excellence and key partners to drive cohesive, high‑impact outcomes

Requirements

5+ years of Human Resources Business Partner experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business strategies aligned to enterprise objectives
Experience partnering across multiple HR disciplines, including talent development, talent management, compensation, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations
Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leaders and providing executive‑level coaching to senior leadership
Proven ability to analyze data strategically to support workforce planning, uncover organizational opportunities, and recommend impactful interventions.
Experience designing and executing human capital strategies aligned to business priorities
Track record of delivering exceptional HR client support as a trusted, business‑focused, results‑oriented leader
Experience advising on organizational design, succession planning, engagement, recognition, and retention strategies
Strong executive presence, professional presentation skills, and exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, building trusted relationships that foster accountability, transparency, and results
Provide executive‑level coaching to leaders to strengthen leadership capability, decision‑making, and organizational effectiveness
Lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives with broad organizational impact, influencing outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups
Demonstrate strong change leadership, challenging the status quo and delivering innovative solutions to optimize human capital outcomes
Analyze large-scale, multi-faceted business challenges, applying sound judgment to evaluate complex, ambiguous, or unprecedented factors
Deliver forward-looking HR consultation that translates business strategy into integrated human capital strategies for complex businesses or enterprise functions
Apply deep understanding of business and enterprise objectives to identify workforce opportunities, risks, and solutions related to talent management, organizational design, productivity, engagement, and performance
Assess the effectiveness of human capital strategies, recommend enhancements, and ensure disciplined execution to achieve business and risk objectives
Partner with executive and senior leaders to anticipate and influence change that improves individual, team, and enterprise performance
Operate within the Human Resources Operating Model, proactively collaborating with HR centers of excellence and key partners to drive cohesive, high‑impact outcomes