Manager, Compensation

Capital One Group; McLean, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Compensation Manager in McLean, VA to lead compensation consulting, design market-based pay strategies, and partner with HR and finance teams. The role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include benchmarking, evaluating job positions, and delivering educational materials on compensation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience required.
• At least 4 years of compensation, finance, or analytics experience, or a combination.
• At least 3 years of client management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert compensation consulting and develop proposals and presentations about compensation programs to influence and educate senior decision-makers.
• Perform deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of existing compensation programs and model potential impact of alternatives.
• Conduct benchmarking and job evaluation using market data and internal evaluation, and recommend market adjustments.
• Develop plans, educational materials, and communications for associates, managers, and HR partners regarding compensation initiatives.
• Consult with HR Partners on a regular basis, providing expert compensation guidance.

Skills

Compensation consulting

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Market benchmarking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree or military experience

Job description

Manager, Compensation Are you interested in joining a team of Compensation professionals who enable game-changing business results through rewards programs that unleash greatness in our associates? Here at Capital One, we bring a data-driven approach to compensation. We work in a business-casual, collaborative environment where one’s contributions are recognized, successes are elevated, and effort is rewarded. Capital One is looking for a Compensation Manager to join our team. We are looking for proven candidates who are problem-solvers, results-oriented, and flexible with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver expert compensation consulting and develop proposals and presentations about compensation programs (including market data and appropriate pay levels/targets) to influence and educate senior level decision-makers
• Perform deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of existing compensation programs and model potential impact of alternatives
• Conduct benchmarking and job evaluation using market data and internal evaluation, and regularly analyze our market position on jobs; make recommendations on market adjustments
• Develop plans, educational materials, and communications designed to provide associates, managers, and HR partners with timely and accurate information regarding compensation initiatives
• Consult with Human Resource Consultants on a regular basis, providing expert compensation guidance and recommendations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 4 years of experience in Compensation or at least 4 years of experience in Finance or at least 4 years of experience in Analytics, or a combination
• At least 3 years of experience in client management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Human Resources
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• 6+ years of experience in Compensation or 6+ years of experience in Finance or 6+ years of experience in Analytics, or a combination
• 5+ years of experience building compensation models and conducting pay analysis
• 4+ years of experience in client facing or consulting roles
• 1+ year of experience with Workday
• Advanced excel skills (e.g., VBA, macros, array functions)
• Knowledge of human resources and compensation including knowledge of relevant Federal, State, Local laws/regulations relating to compensation
• Experience with benchmarking tools (MarketPay) or reporting tools (Tableau, Business Objects)

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: $164,800 - $188,100 for Manager, Compensation Richmond, VA: $149,800 - $171,000 for Manager, Compensation 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 the Capital 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.

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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