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Senior Manager, Compensation

Capital One senior full-time

Salary

$200,700 - $229,100 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation to join our Total Rewards team. As a Senior Manager, Compensation, you will consult with Human Resource Business Partners and Business Leaders regularly, providing expert and strategic compensation guidance and recommendations.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver expert compensation consulting and develop proposals and presentations about compensation programs to influence and educate senior-level decision-makers.
  • Perform deep analysis on the effectiveness and competitiveness of compensation programs.
  • Conduct benchmarking and job evaluation using market data and internal evaluation.
  • Serve as primary compensation point of contact to executives and internal partners within client groups.
  • Coach more junior team members to provide analytical and strategic support to client areas.
  • Lead mid-year and year-end compensation cycles for assigned client groups.
  • Lead strategic compensation projects, key initiatives, or processes horizontally across client groups.
  • Collaborate with recruiters to develop competitive offer packages for external hires.
  • Exhibit thoughtful leadership within the team and compensation community.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or military experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Compensation, Finance, or Analytics, or a combination.
  • At least 5 years of experience in client management or consulting.
  • At least 2 years of people management experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience with Excel and developing data-based stories in PowerPoint or Slides.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Human Resources.
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
  • 7+ years of experience in Compensation, Finance, or Analytics, or a combination.
  • 5+ years of experience in client-facing or consulting roles.
  • 5+ years of experience building compensation models and conducting pay analysis.
  • 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 (BetterComp) or reporting tools (Tableau, Business Objects).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are: McLean, VA: $200,700 - $229,100 Richmond, VA: $182,500 - $208,300

This role is also eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being.

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