Lead Data Management Analyst, HR Governance

About this role:

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.

In this role, you will:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Desired Qualifications:

• 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.

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule at one of the posted locations.
• Base Salary Range for Minneapolis, MN: $131,000 - $206,000 USD

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 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

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

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