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R1005294 Posted 11/06/2026

Senior Associate, HR Business Partner

McLean, Virginia
  • Category Human Resources
  • Experience Sr. Associate
  • Primary Address McLean, Virginia

Overview

Senior Associate, HR Business Partner

Are you interested in joining a best-in-class HR Business Partner (HRBP) team to help enable game-changing business results? Within Commercial HR, 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!


The Commercial HRBP team is hiring a Sr. Associate HRBP to support key HR processes within Capital Markets. The Sr. Associate plays a critical role in delivering on key HR initiatives across the broader Commercial HRBP teams along with planning, monitoring and coordinating logistics for a number of processes, such as talent management and performance management activities.


A successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced and challenging environment. They can navigate ambiguity, are strong  process managers, excels at building and refining strategies and products. The role will require someone that is comfortable pulling, manipulating, synthesizing and drawing insights from data, skilled at telling the story with data in decks, and has a passion for building deep and meaningful relationships with clients. We are looking for someone who can balance the need to be in the details, data and tactics, and also pull up as a strategic thought partner. 


In this role you will:

  • In partnership with CML HRBP Leads and the Horizontal Strategy and Delivery leadership team, build talent strategies, products, and tools to serve the growing needs of the business, people and health of the organization
  • Leverage HR data systems such as Workday, People Data Hub, Talent Development Tool, etc. to support HRBPs
  • Proactively explore, pilot, and integrate emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of core HR processes and talent strategies
  • Complete reporting as a part of key Talent Management/Performance Management/All Associate Survey processes and other key process initiatives
  • Provide data,customized reporting, automations as needed for other requests, i.e. headcount, attrition tracking, people leadership, etc as needed
  • Partner with Talent and Performance Management Champions to design and execute the annual talent and performance calendar of activities to  ensure successful cycles
  • Prepare All Associate Survey summary materials (deck and/or Google Sheets) for business leaders as needed, to include analyzing data for key survey themes and insights 
  • Prepare for, audit and manage the semi-annual promotion process
  • Understand processes, roles, responsibilities and deadlines to ensure well managed HR processes and focus on continuous improvement
  • Develop a strong understanding of HRBP and client group to build process solutions and improvements
  • Partner with CML HRBP Leads and other Horizontal HR Partners to drive best-in class HR experiences for our associates

Key Competencies for Success:

  • Solid analytical and problem solving skills and ability to translate metrics, research, and trends into insights and recommendations
  • Ability to ‘dive deep’ and build subject matter expertise in key HR programs and processes
  • Strong organizational skills and follow-through
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills (verbal and written)
  • Works with limited supervision and understands business to proactively customize deliverables within a framework

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
  • At least 1 year of experience in Human Resources
  • At least 1 year of experience in Project or Process Management
  • At least 1 year of experience with data management and reporting
  • At least 1 year of experience with Google Slides, Docs, and Sheets 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Professional Human Resources Certification or Project Management Professional Certification
  • 2+ years of experience in Human Resources
  • 2+ years of experience in Project or Process Management
  • 1+ years of client facing experience, consulting experience OR a combination
  • Strong judgment and ability to balance the needs of the organization, leaders and associates

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).


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: $96,500 - $110,100 for Sr. 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 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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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).

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