Manager, Compensation

Capital One Capital One · Banking · McLean, VA +1

This role is a Compensation Manager at Capital One, focusing on developing and managing compensation programs, conducting market analysis, and providing expert guidance on pay levels and structures. It involves data-driven approaches, consulting with senior decision-makers, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

What you'd actually do

  1. Deliver expert compensation consulting and develop proposals and presentations about compensation programs (including market data and appropriate pay levels/targets) to influence and educate senior level decision-makers
  2. Perform deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of existing compensation programs and model potential impact of alternatives
  3. Conduct benchmarking and job evaluation using market data and internal evaluation, and regularly analyze our market position on jobs; make recommendations on market adjustments
  4. Develop plans, educational materials, and communications designed to provide associates, managers, and HR partners with timely and accurate information regarding compensation initiatives
  5. Consult with Human Resource Consultants on a regular basis, providing expert compensation guidance and recommendations

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • Experience in Compensation, Finance, or Analytics
  • Client management experience

Nice to have

  • Master's Degree in Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Human Resources
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
  • Experience building compensation models and conducting pay analysis
  • Experience in client facing or consulting roles
  • 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 (MarketPay) or reporting tools (Tableau, Business Objects)

What the JD emphasized

  • At least 4 years of experience in Compensation or at least 4 years of experience in Finance or at least 4 years of experience in Analytics, or a combination
  • At least 3 years of experience in client management
  • 5+ years of experience building compensation models and conducting pay analysis
  • 4+ years of experience in client facing or consulting roles
  • Knowledge of human resources and compensation including knowledge of relevant Federal, State, Local laws/regulations relating to compensation