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Principal Associate, HR Business Partner - Commercial

Location: McLean, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia
Job ID R221598 Updated date 07/23/2025
Principal Associate, HR Business Partner - Commercial

Are you interested in joining a team of best-in-class Human Resources consulting 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 HR 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 Commercial Bank (CML) Human Resources Business Partner team is hiring a Principal Associate to support key HR priorities within our Product and Treasury Management and Risk organizations. The Principal Associate plays a critical role in identifying and executing on process improvement areas across the broader CML Human Resource Business Partner teams along with planning, monitoring and coordinating logistics for a number of processes, such as talent management and performance management activities. 

 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Consult with clients, other HRBPs, and HR partner groups (People Analytics, Recruiting, Compensation, Associate Relations, etc.) to effectively execute on people strategy, HR processes, and reporting

  • Partner with clients to build effective relationships, manage stakeholders, and understand business imperatives to execute on HR solutions that are aligned to the business needs

  • Support the planning and delivery of core HR processes ranging from performance & talent management, leadership development, change management, and organizational design

  • Develop walk-around decks, communications, data analysis, and training materials to be used in preparing managers and associates; may include facilitator or “train the trainer” sessions

  • Coach people managers on situations including general leadership skills (leveraging Capital One’s Include/Empower/Inspire framework), organizational design, and performance concerns

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

  • At least 2 years of client facing experience or consulting experience

  • At least 2 years of experience in human resources

  • At least 1 year of experience in project or process management

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree

  • Professional Human Resources Certification or Project Management Professional Certification

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: $117,300 - $133,900 for Pr. Associate, HR Business Partner


 

Richmond, VA: $106,700 - $121,700 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.

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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).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.