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Principal Associate, HR Business Partner

Capital One
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
Are you interested in joining a team of best-in-class Human Resources leaders who enable game-changing business results by providing programs and solutions that unleash greatness in our associates? Here at Capital One, you have the opportunity to work in an environment in which the business truly values the strategic Human Resources partnership. If you have a passion for shaping the overall people strategy for the business and want to be part of a winning team, then look no further! We work in a business-casual, collaborative environment where one’s contributions are recognized, successes are elevated, and effort is rewarded. Capital One provides a fast paced, dynamic environment where you can excel in your career while still maintaining a work life balance that others will desire. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared Values, come together to make Capital One a great company – and one of the best companies to work for.

The Retail Bank Human Resources Business Partner team is looking for a Principal Associate, HRBP to work with the Channels and Operations (C&O) clients to deliver on people initiatives and talent strategy. This role will provide direct Human Resources business partner support for several Vice Presidents and Senior Director level leaders in Retail Bank Operations. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong relationship building, influencing, communication, and problem solving skills, who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative, and values-oriented team.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Create and implement talent strategies to support the organization's goals
  • Build effective working relationships with business leaders and develop a deep understanding of business imperatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functionally with Human Resources partner teams (recruiting, compensation, associate relations, learning and development) to effectively execute on Human Resources imperatives, the organization’s talent strategies and key Human Resources programs and processes
  • Execute cyclical Human Resources processes including performance and talent management, all-associate surveys
  • Work with leaders on day-to-day problem solving for Human Resources related issues
  • Leverage people data to inform talent strategy and to contribute key insights and recommendations
  • Coach leaders on general leadership skills, organizational design, performance and talent management
  • Contribute to priority initiatives across the broader Retail Bank

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
  • At least 3 years of human resources experience
  • At least 3 years of client facing or consulting experience
  • At least 2 years of experience in project or process management

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree
  • Professional Human Resources Certification or Project Management Professional Certification
  • Experience in a Human Resources Business Partner role including experience in performance and talent management, recruiting, compensation, associate relations or learning and development
  • Knowledge of employment law and practices

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

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 for Pr. Associate, HR Business Partner

Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Pr. Associate, HR Business Partner

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

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).

Salary : $109,900 - $125,400

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