Senior Compensation Analytics & Design Lead

Information Technology Senior Management Forum; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate, Compensation Analyst to join the Pay Design and Compensation Analytics team in a data-driven role focused on market benchmarking and internal pay alignment. You will collaborate with enterprise leaders and compensation teams to optimize programs and support annual cycles.

The role emphasizes analytics, automation, and strong communication—across international jurisdictions, with opportunities to influence enterprise compensation strategy and tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• 3+ years in Compensation, Finance, or Analytics, or a combination.
• 2+ years in Excel or Google Sheets.
• 5+ years in Compensation, Finance, or Analytics (preferred).
• 3+ years developing data-based stories in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
• 3+ years in client-facing or consulting roles.
• 3+ years designing, administering, or managing HR/compensation programs across international jurisdictions outside the US.
• 2+ years with Workday or Workday Advanced Compensation.
• 2+ years building models with Excel/Sheets, Python, or SQL.
• Experience with benchmarking tools (BetterComp, Compa) and reporting tools (Tableau, QuickSight).
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of compensation analysts to enhance compensation analytics by implementing automation and refining processes
• Perform deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of existing compensation programs and model potential impact of alternatives
• Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to determine if pay is appropriately aligned to the external market
• Research and formulate recommendations for enterprise compensation approaches and design
• Support mid-year and year-end compensation cycles through Workday testing, budget reporting, and researching unique cases
• Conduct compensation analysis on large, cross-functional projects across businesses and countries
• Draft plans, educational materials, and communications designed to provide associates, managers, and HR partners with timely and accurate information regarding compensation initiatives

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Influencing

Cross-functional collaboration

Client facing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Excel

PowerPoint

Python/SQL

Tableau/QuickSight

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate, Compensation Analyst to join the Pay Design and Compensation Analytics team in a data-driven role focused on market benchmarking and internal pay alignment. You will collaborate with enterprise leaders and compensation teams to optimize programs and support annual cycles.

The role emphasizes analytics, automation, and strong communication—across international jurisdictions, with opportunities to influence enterprise compensation strategy and tools