Principal Associate, HR Business Partner- Commercial Bank

About the role

Join a team of best-in-class HR consulting leaders who enable game-changing business results by providing programs and solutions that unleash greatness in associates. Capital One values the strategic HR partnership and offers a business-casual, collaborative environment where contributions are recognized, successes are elevated, and effort is rewarded. The Commercial Bank (CML) HRBP team is hiring a Principal Associate to support key HR priorities within Corporate Banking. The Principal Associate plays a critical role in identifying and executing process improvements across the broader Commercial Human Resource Business Partner teams and in planning, monitoring, and coordinating logistics for talent and performance management activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to build effective relationships, manage stakeholders, and understand business imperatives to execute HR solutions aligned to business needs
• Proactively explore, pilot, and integrate emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of core HR processes and talent strategies
• Support the planning, delivery, and facilitation of core HR processes such as performance & talent management, leadership development, change management, succession planning, associate surveys, and organizational design
• Develop walk-around decks, communications, data analysis, and training materials; may include facilitator or “train the trainer” sessions
• Leverage data-driven insights to problem-solve and consult on strategic initiatives across the broader Corporate Banking organization
• Explore Corporate Banking industry trends and share best practices to continuously improve offerings
• Occasional travel may be required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 2 years of client-facing experience OR at least 2 years of consulting experience OR a combination
• At least 2 years of experience in Human Resources
• At least 2 years of experience in Google Suite products

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Professional Human Resources Certification or Project Management Professional Certification or combination
• 3+ years of client-facing experience or 3+ years of consulting experience or a combination
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources or Human Capital Consulting
• 1+ year of experience in Project or Process Management

Pay

Salaries are location-based. For McLean, VA: $120,800 – $137,900 for Principal Associate, HR Business Partner. Salaries for other locations will reflect the pay range associated with that location. This role is eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.