Director, Total Rewards & Compensation Strategy

Capital One

McLean (VA)

On-site

USD 230,000 - 263,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Director of Compensation to lead the Total Rewards function, partnering with senior leaders to shape innovative compensation strategy. The role requires strong leadership, analytical rigor and cross-functional collaboration to deliver enterprise-wide programs in a fast-paced environment.

Based in McLean, VA, the position offers a competitive salary and annual incentives. You will influence pay design, governance and market benchmarking while guiding talent across the

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or military experience required.
At least 7 years in compensation, finance, or HR.
At least 3 years in people leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Compensation professionals aligned to enterprise strategy.
Lead strategic compensation projects and governance for designated client groups.
Oversee mid-year and year-end compensation cycles with internal controls.
Build strong partnerships with HR, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders.
Stay current on industry trends impacting talent attraction and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

Master's degree in Accounting, Statistics, Business or Economics, Finance, or HR

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Business Objects

Google Sheets

MarketPay

BetterComp

Job description

Based in McLean, VA, the position offers a competitive salary and annual incentives. You will influence pay design, governance and market benchmarking while guiding talent across the

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