Principal Associate, HR Business Partner
Capital One
- Location
- McLean, VA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $120.8k – $137.9k/yr
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
About this role
Principal Associate, HR Business Partner Are you interested in joining a team of best-in-class Human Resources leaders who enable game-changing business results by providing programs and solutions that unleash greatness in our associates? Here at Capital One, you have the opportunity to work in an environment in which the business truly values the strategic Human Resources partnership. If you have a passion for shaping the overall people strategy for the business and want to be part of a winning team, then look no further! We work in a business-casual, collaborative environment where one’s contributions are recognized, successes are elevated, and effort is rewarded. Capital One provides a fast paced, dynamic environment where you can excel in your career while still maintaining a work life balance that others will desire. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared Values, come together to make Capital One a great company – and one of the best companies to work for. The Retail Bank Human Resources Business Partner team is looking for a Principal Associate, HRBP to work with the Channels and Operations (C&O) clients to deliver on people initiatives and talent strategy. This role will provide direct Human Resources business partner support for several Vice Presidents and Senior Director level leaders in Retail Bank Operations. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong relationship building, influencing, communication, and problem solving skills, who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative, and values-oriented team. Roles and Responsibilities Create and implement talent strategies to support the organization's goals Build effective working relationships with business leaders and develop a deep understanding of business imperatives Collaborate with cross-functionally with Human Resources partner teams (recruiting, compensation, associate relations, learning and development) to effectively execute on Human Resources imperatives, the organization’s talent strategies and key Human Resources programs and processes Execute cyclical Human Resources processes including performance and talent management, all-associate surveys Work with leaders on day-to-day problem solving for Human Resources related issues Leverage people data to inform talent strategy and to contribute key insights and recommendations Coach leaders on general leadership skills, organizational design, performance and talent management Contribute to priority initiatives across the broader Retail Bank Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or military experience At least 3 years of human resources experience At least 3 years of client facing or consulting experience At least 2 years of experience in project or process management Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree Professional Human Resources Certification or Project Management Professional Certification Experience in a Human Resources Business Partner role including experience in performance and talent management, recruiting, compensation, associate relations or learning and development Knowledge of employment law and practices At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. 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: $120,800 - $137,900 for Pr. Associate, HR Business Partner Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Pr. Associate, HR Business Partner Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual