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Principal Associate, Compensation

AT Capital One
Capital One

Principal Associate, Compensation

Richmond, VA

West Creek 2 (12072), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Principal Associate, Compensation

We are excited to announce an opening for a Principle Associate to join our Compensation Administration team! We are a team of Total Rewards leaders who enable game-changing business results by bringing a data-driven approach to compensation that is designed to unleash greatness in our associates.

Our team is responsible for designing, testing, and executing the Mid-year and Year-end focal cycles as well as supporting our business partners and associates with their compensation related requests and inquiries. We are looking for a team member who can help us deliver timely results, improve existing processes, and provide superb customer service to ensure that we are operationally efficient and meeting the needs of our customers.

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Do you want to work in a business-casual, collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized, successes are elevated and effort is rewarded? If you have a passion for continuous improvement and want your work to directly impact the experience of our associates, then this is the role for you.

In this role you will:

  • Support the delivery of our semi-annual compensation focal cycles
  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders to understand and prioritize business needs
  • Work with technology teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Use analytical skills to improve stakeholder experience, shape business intent, and inform prioritization of compensation delivery work
  • Utilize Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs) to conduct root cause analysis of key data issues and problem solve by partnering with Product and Tech teams
  • Build checks and conduct data validations of datasets and processes to ensure high level of accuracy
  • Support the development of plans, educational materials, and communications designed to provide associates, managers, compensation consultants, and HR partners with timely and accurate information regarding the focal cycles
  • Continuously update controls, test controls and support testing of systems to keep our processes well managed
  • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to other groups

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 3 years experience in Compensation, Finance, Analytics, Human Resources or a combination

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of professional data analysis work experience
  • 1+ year of experience in an Agile Environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and Google Slides
  • Attention to detail and the ability to adapt to a dynamic agile environment
  • CCP - Certified Compensation Professional
  • Process Engineering experience especially with continuous improvement, automation, and optimization
  • Experience working on projects using an Agile framework
  • Experience using Jira
  • Experience working with Workday or Workday Advanced Compensation module
  • Knowledge of or experience using SQL
  • Demonstrated ability to automate manual processes
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain effectiveness in constantly changing environment
  • Ability to apply integrative thinking in complex situations, identify issues and propose solutions

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R197228
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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