Strategic Leader, Compensation Strategy & Analytics

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 201,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Manager, Compensation Strategy & Analytics to lead enterprise-wide compensation policy and incentive programs. You will guide cross-functional projects, craft data-driven narratives, and provide market intelligence to shape design decisions.

The role emphasizes stakeholder partnership with HR, finance, and legal. The position requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, analytical mindset, and experience in compensation or analytics, with potential for performance-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• At least 5 years in Compensation or Finance or Analytics, or a combination.
• At least 5 years of client management or consulting.
• At least 3 years of experience with Excel and developing data-based stories in PowerPoint or Slides.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Enterprise-wide compensation policy, base pay and incentive programs.
• Lead cross-functional strategic compensation projects with internal partners.
• Craft compelling, insight-driven compensation strategy narratives for leaders and stakeholders.
• Provide competitive market intelligence and analyze program effectiveness.
• Support mid-year and year-end compensation cycles with smooth execution.
• Develop educational materials and communications on compensation for associates and HR partners.
• Analyze internal compensation practices relative to regulations and develop corrective actions.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Analytics

Client management

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Python

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree or military experience

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Tableau

QuickSight

MarketPay

BetterComp

Workday CCP

Python

SQL

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Manager, Compensation Strategy & Analytics to lead enterprise-wide compensation policy and incentive programs. You will guide cross-functional projects, craft data-driven narratives, and provide market intelligence to shape design decisions.

The role emphasizes stakeholder partnership with HR, finance, and legal. The position requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, analytical mindset, and experience in compensation or analytics, with potential for performance-based