Lead Recruiter - Wealth & Investment Management

Wells Fargo•St. Louis, MO

1d•$100,000 - $179,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Recruiter within Talent Acquisition to support Wealth and Investment Management (WIM). The role partners closely with business leaders, hiring managers, Human Resources partners, and recruiting teams to deliver talent solutions in a fast-paced, highly regulated, revenue-generating environment. This highly visible position calls for strong business acumen, operational excellence, and the ability to influence multiple stakeholder groups. The Lead Recruiter serves as a trusted talent advisor, helping leaders address complex hiring needs, drive recruiting outcomes, and remove obstacles. The role also provides leadership, coaching, and guidance to recruiters while helping establish best practices and improve team effectiveness. The position follows a hybrid work schedule. Visa sponsorship and relocation are not offered. The posting lists locations in Charlotte, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Irving, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Des Moines.

Requirements

5+ years of recruiting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting fast-paced, nuanced businesses in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
Ability to build credibility and strong partnerships with business leaders, hiring managers, and Human Resources partners.
Strong operational mindset and a track record of driving results, solving problems, and navigating complexity.
Ability to remain effective under pressure while managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
Experience coaching, mentoring, or providing informal leadership to recruiting team members.
Strong business acumen and ability to understand organizational priorities and their talent implications.
Experience consulting on complex compensation matters and offer negotiations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence across organizational levels.
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that increase speed, efficiency, and hiring outcomes.
Knowledge of employment practices, recruiting regulations, and risk considerations within large organizations.

Responsibilities

Build partnerships with hiring leaders and stakeholders by understanding business priorities, organizational dynamics, and talent needs.
Lead and influence recruiting efforts in a fast-moving environment where speed, quality, and business outcomes are critical.
Navigate complex hiring situations and stakeholder concerns with professionalism, confidence, discretion, and sound judgment.
Remove barriers, identify process improvement opportunities, and drive solutions that enhance recruiting efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide leadership and guidance to recruiters, share expertise, promote best practices, and support their development.
Use recruiting metrics, market intelligence, and data-driven insights to influence decisions and improve outcomes.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Compensation, Risk, and other enterprise teams to deliver seamless hiring experiences.
Lead or contribute to strategic recruiting initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement efforts supporting Talent Acquisition objectives.
Ensure operational excellence and adherence to applicable policies, procedures, risk, and compliance requirements.