Compensation Analyst - Business Execution Consultant

Wells Fargo - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

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About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Workday Compensation Analyst to join the Total Rewards Compensation team within HR Product Management. This role presents an exciting opportunity to support the evolution of the compensation product as the team strives to deliver thoughtful and effective solutions for managers across the globe. Reporting to the Product Management Senior Manager of Compensation, this position will play a valuable role within the Compensation Product team. As part of the Agile team, the Compensation Analyst will collaborate with members of the product team to deliver streamlined and effective solutions to compensation programs across the enterprise. In this role, the Compensation Analyst will work closely with members of the Compensation product team to support configuration and testing activities aligned to roadmap priorities and/or issue mitigation. This includes partnering with technology and business groups to build and/or re-engineer Compensation technical and business processes, as well as Workday business processes, to achieve greater efficiencies that have a significant impact on the business. The analyst will engage with Business Partners to capture detailed requirements that will be used to formulate Jira user stories for execution by the Compensation product team. Additionally, the role involves writing effective user stories with clear descriptions and user acceptance criteria that capture the detailed requirements, as well as writing clear test scripts and testing criteria in support of User Acceptance Testing. The Compensation Analyst will execute testing of user stories during product sprints, which includes setting up scenarios, loading sample data, and capturing detailed results of each test. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment, ensuring that all tasks are prioritized effectively to meet deadlines and achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Support configuration and testing activities aligned to roadmap priorities and/or issue mitigation.
• Partner with technology and business groups to build and/or re-engineer Compensation technical and business processes.
• Engage with Business Partners to capture detailed requirements for Jira user stories.
• Write effective user stories with clear descriptions and user acceptance criteria.
• Create clear test scripts and testing criteria for User Acceptance Testing.
• Execute testing of user stories during product sprints, including setting up scenarios and loading sample data.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• 2+ years of experience with Workday or other Human Resources applications supporting Compensation.
• 2+ years of experience working in Agile project methodologies.
• Experience designing and managing large complex global programs, new processes, programs, and services.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with JIRA or similar tools to support HCM projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hybrid work environment.
• Familiarity with compensation programs and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Employee support programs for personal and professional development.