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At a glance
Capital One is hiring a Principal Associate, Recruiter- Tech in McLean, VA. It is a full-time role in HR & Talent, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 3. The advertised pay is $120,800–$137,900 a year. Capital One has 149 other openings in the US, 113 of them in McLean, VA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 2 HR & Talent openings in McLean, VA today; the typical one asks for 3 years and advertises about $129,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Capital One advertises $120,800 to $137,900 a year, a midpoint of $129,350 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 68% of the 142 HR & talent jobs across the US that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $160,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Virginia tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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- Check it is still open. We found this job on Capital One's Workday site on November 3 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. When an employer takes a job down, we remove it at our next daily update.
- Check the location works for you. This role is based in McLean, VA. If you would need to move, ask whether relocation help is offered.
- Match the experience. The advert asks for at least 3 years of experience. If you are a little short, a close match on the skills in the advert can still win an interview.
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About hiring at Capital One
Capital One has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 14 states. Most are in software & IT (51), data & AI (37) and product & design (23). The biggest locations are McLean, VA (114), Richmond, VA (83) and New York, NY (61). 1% of them are remote, 9% are open to entry-level candidates and 100% show pay. We collect Capital One's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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Our Talent Acquisition team is at the forefront of attracting, engaging and retaining great talent that is passionate about changing banking for good. We provide a best-in-class experience for candidates and hiring teams, and we have fun along the way. Our culture and people are integral to our growth and success. We’re looking for team members with a knack for finding the best of the best – join us and find out how you can help change the way our millions of customers are interacting with their money.
Capital One is looking for a Principal Associate to join our Tech Recruiting Team. This is an exciting opportunity to infuse the organization with talent brokers for Capital One. In partnership with your team, you will effectively manage candidates through the recruiting and selection process, provide consulting and guidance to our Talent Acquisition teams and participate in projects that enhance the recruiting experience. You will be passionate about keeping abreast of trends and innovative recruiting techniques that enable us to be a best-in-class recruitment shop.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Partner with hiring managers and business , group or organization leads, and key stakeholders to understand unique talent needs
- Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process and hiring deliverables. This will include creating compelling position descriptions, sourcing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing Capital One’s talent brand to attract top talent, screening candidates, advising business partners on the recruiting process, and negotiating job offers
- Candidate management - develop and execute sourcing plans to identify and recruit top talent, owning the candidate development process from identification and engagement to offer extension and closing
- Work cross-functionally across a team of high performing recruiters and promote a culture of inspiration, empowerment and inclusion
- Leverage recruiting data to proactively provide status updates and hiring results to leadership and HR partners
- Source stellar candidates. Look beyond direct applications and leverage search engines, career sites, recruiting events, and other innovative sourcing techniques to find the best talent in the market
We recognize that many life paths can contribute to interest in this role. We value all experience, whether gained in a classroom or through other paths, and invite everyone who meets the qualifications to apply for this role.
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
- At least 3 years of experience in recruiting OR 3 years of experience in human resources OR 3 years of client consulting experience OR a combination of the three
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification
- 4+ years of experience in Corporate Recruiting – full life cycle, research, and sourcing
- 2+ years experience consulting with multiple hiring managers at once while developing and enhancing excellent working relationships with those managers and their teams
- Ability to influence and drive results in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to use innovative techniques to attract and recruit diverse talent
- Experience in compensation and general HR requirements as related to hiring
This role is designated as a hybrid position. You are expected to adhere to Capital One's hybrid policy regarding required on-site presence at your designated office location.
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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 Principal RecruiterRichmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal RecruiterCandidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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