About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Talent & Performance Management Manager to lead a team focused on Early Careers Strategy & Operations, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and innovation with a focus on enhancing our Early Careers program design and delivery. This role ensures alignment of global programs with organizational goals, enables transformation through technology and data, and fosters employee engagement while maintaining governance and vendor strategy compliance.

In this role, you will:

Manage and develop a team of individual contributors with low to moderate complexity and riskLead efforts to standardize, simplify, and automate our end-to-end recruiting and program design for Early CareersOwn and manage numerous strategic initiatives across our suite of processes to establish / align global programs with organizational goals and business prioritiesBuild and mentor a high-performing team focused on establishing and executing 3-5 year strategy to optimize how we deliverServe as a trusted advisor to HR and Line of Business (LOB) leaders on early talent trends, markets insights, and best practices while facilitating regular updates / reporting to stakeholders on outcomes and program performanceLead end-to-end portfolio management, including project planning, operations calendar, and global connectivityArchitect forward-thinking frameworks in alignment with key strategies, maturing our Early Careers function including but not limited to compensation, performance management, and talent optimizationChampion technology adoption and automation to accelerate business outcomes by identifying applicable use cases and streamlining processesPartner cross-functionally within and outside of HR to identify and implement product enhancements to drive innovation and process automationCultivate a high-performance culture through inclusive, data-driven engagement strategiesLeverage data to synthesize numerous program outcomes, opportunities, and key updates for multiple stakeholder groups – including senior leadersDesign and implement robust governance models and operational playbooks for global consistencyLead data strategy and analytics, ensuring integrity, reporting accuracy, and actionable insightsOversee dashboard design, testing, and training for leadership reportingEnsure operational excellence across regions with disciplined planning and executionDirect strategic messaging and engagement through enterprise channels such as LoudspeakerAlign vendor partnerships with budgetary goals, renewal cycles, and business review processes for optimal ROIDevelop and maintain process playbooks, governance frameworks, and SharePoint design for knowledge managementGuide the integration of talent and learning strategies with broader business objectives, using data-driven insights to inform decision-makingManage allocation of people and financial resources while establishing a culture of inclusion, feedback, talent development, individual engagement, team effectiveness, and change managementIdentify and own opportunities for process improvement and risk control, particularly when implementing change and/or developing mitigation strategiesMonitor, refine, and measure the impact of talent initiatives using clear success metrics

Required Qualifications:

4+ years of Talent and Performance Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education2+ years of Leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

Experience within early careers including campus recruiting, early talent program management, or talent acquisition within financial services or investment bankingProven ability to build relationships while consulting, influencing and partnering at all levels across a complex and matrixed organizationExperience in process design, product management, and career developmentExcellent communication, project management, analytical, and prioritization skillsProven experience collecting, analyzing, and providing data-driven recommendations to business leaders on go forward talent strategiesAbility to consider both global and programmatic nuances to design holistic business strategiesDemonstrated ability to partner with learning organization to deliver effective training opportunities to program participants while assessing impactVirtual leadership experience with ability to manage, coach, and develop team members in multiple cities and in high-pressure environmentsKnowledge and understanding of recruiting ATS systems, preferably WorkdayExperience with HR systems (Workday), survey platforms (Qualtrics), and dashboard designFamiliarity with AI-driven transformation and global program enablement

Job Expectations:

This position offers a hybrid work scheduleAbility to travel up to 20%This position is not eligible for visa sponsorshipRelocation assistance is not available for this position

Locations:

Charlotte, NC

Posting End Date: 

26 Jan 2026

*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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.