Hiring: Director, Compensation Company: Capital One Location: Richmond, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:56:43 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Compensation Strategy, Total Rewards, People Leadership, Incentive Plan Design, Governance, Stakeholder Management, Executive Communication, Market Benchmarking, HR Compliance, Financial Services, Data-Driven Decision Making 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 capabilities - Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills - Ability to build strong partnerships across stakeholders, partners, and clients - Experience leading strategic compensation projects and initiatives enterprise-wide - Oversight of Line-of-Business (LOB) incentive plans, with emphasis on plan design and governance - Experience leading mid-year and year-end compensation cycles within internal controls - Proactive risk management with sound judgment and business acumen - Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VBA, macros, array functions) (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) 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 HR and compensation, including relevant Federal, State, and Local laws/regulations relating to compensation (preferred) - Experience innovating processes or programs (preferred) - Note: Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position Compensation: - Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 annually - McLean, VA: $230,400 - $263,000 annually - Eligible for 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 supporting total well-being 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!