Overview

Principal Coordinator, Recruiting

Our Tech Talent Acquisition team powers our enterprise tech transformation by scaling pipelines of top engineering, product, and data talent. Operating as a lean, high-impact unit in a fast-paced environment, our Recruiting Coordination team serves as the operational heartbeat of our hiring engine and a key strategic partner to recruiters and hiring teams.

As a Recruiting Coordinator, you will drive high-priority recruitment operations, manage complex multi-stage scheduling, and deliver a tailored high-touch support experience for every candidate, recruiter, and hiring manager. The ideal candidate is an exceptional team player with a strong cultural focus on people, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to operational execution that helps change banking for good. 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary scheduling point of contact across the interview lifecycle. Finalize multi-stage schedules—including Hiring Manager Meet-and-Greets (M&Gs), First Rounds, and Power Days—while managing expedited requests under strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Partner directly with Tech Recruiters to ensure flawless execution across requisition management, system workflows, and candidate journey continuity.

• Leverage modern recruiting technology (Workday ATS, Canvas) and advanced AI tools like Gemini to automate scheduling workflows, reduce friction, and enhance operational velocity.

• Cultivate high-trust relationships with Hiring Managers, Administrative Professionals, and Executive Assistants. Serve as a core ambassador of corporate culture through clear, influential communication.

• Track operational metrics, execute ad-hoc reporting, and analyze candidate/hiring manager survey trends to inform process improvements.

• Exercise absolute discretion, ownership, and data security when managing sensitive candidate and internal enterprise information.

Key Competencies for Success:

• Superior time management, organization, and prioritization skills in high volume environments

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates, internal clients, and hiring managers at all levels

• Strong attention to detail and process oriented

• Ability to clearly and effectively convey information (verbal and written) to a variety of audiences

• Ability to effectively manage and analyze data to support decision making and operations

• Exhibit a high level of personal ownership and confidentiality

• Ability to quickly and effectively adapt to change

• Proven problem solving, analytical, and decision making skills

• Ability to embrace new systems and process enhancements

• Exercise proactive, detailed, and accurate calendar management

• Strong team player, proactive and resourceful

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.

• 2+ years of experience in Recruiting Coordination, Administrative Support, or HR operations

• 1+ years of experience utilizing Google Workspace (Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

• 2+ years of full life-cycle recruiting coordination or talent acquisition operations experience in a corporate or tech environment.

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Workday ATS and candidate engagement platforms (e.g., Canvas).

• Demonstrated experience leveraging emerging AI tools (e.g., Gemini) to streamline administrative workflows and processes.

• Proven ability to analyze operational metrics and candidate feedback to optimize talent acquisition processes.

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: $69,100 - $78,900 for Principal Coord., Recruiting

Richmond, VA: $62,900 - $71,800 for Principal Coord., Recruiting

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.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital 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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