Hiring: Director, Compensation Company: Capital One Location: McLean, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:56:44 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Compensation Strategy, Total Rewards, Incentive Plan Design, People Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Executive Communication, Compensation Governance, Market Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision Making, Risk Management, HR Partnership, Financial Services Experience: - At least 7 years of experience in compensation, finance, or human resources - At least 3 years of experience in people leadership - 5+ years of experience effectively leading and communicating compensation strategies at all levels, including the C-Suite (preferred) - 5+ years of experience in the Financial Services or Tech industry (preferred) Required Skills: - Proven people leadership and team development - Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills - Ability to build strong partnerships across stakeholders, partners, and clients - Experience leading mid-year and year-end compensation cycles - Oversight of Line-of-Business (LOB) incentive plans, with emphasis on plan design and governance - Proactive risk management with sound judgment and business acumen - Ability to lead strategic compensation projects and enterprise-wide initiatives - Strong problem-solving capabilities leveraging an outside-in lens Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree or military experience - Master's Degree in Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Human Resources (preferred) - Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) (preferred) - Experience designing incentive plans (preferred) - Knowledge of human resources and compensation, including relevant Federal, State, and Local laws/regulations (preferred) - Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VBA, macros, array functions) (preferred) - Experience innovating processes or programs (preferred) - Experience with benchmarking tools (MarketPay, BetterComp) and reporting tools (Tableau, Business Objects) (preferred) - Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Google Products (e.g., Sheets, Slides) (preferred) - Note: Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position Compensation: - McLean, VA: $230,400 - $263,000 - Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 - Eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI) - Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits (eligibility varies based on full/part-time status, exempt/non-exempt status, and management level) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!