Compensation Manager

Capital One

Compensation Manager delivering expert consulting at Capital One. Developing and presenting compensation programs and conducting deep analysis on existing programs.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $164,800 - $188,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TableauVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Perform deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of existing compensation programs and model potential impact of alternatives
Conduct benchmarking and job evaluation using market data and internal evaluation, and regularly analyze our market position on jobs; make recommendations on market adjustments
Develop plans, educational materials, and communications designed to provide associates, managers, and HR partners with timely and accurate information regarding compensation initiatives
Consult with Human Resource Consultants on a regular basis, providing expert compensation guidance and recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 4 years of experience in Compensation or Finance or Analytics, or a combination
At least 3 years of experience in client management
Master’s Degree in Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Human Resources (preferred)
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) (preferred)
6+ years of experience in Compensation or Finance or Analytics, or a combination (preferred)
5+ years of experience building compensation models and conducting pay analysis (preferred)
4+ years of experience in client facing or consulting roles (preferred)
1+ year of experience with Workday (preferred)
Advanced excel skills (e.g., VBA, macros, array functions) (preferred)
Knowledge of human resources and compensation including knowledge of relevant Federal, State, Local laws/regulations relating to compensation (preferred)
Experience with benchmarking tools (MarketPay) or reporting tools (Tableau, Business Objects) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being

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Hard Skills & Tools

compensation analysispay analysiscompensation modelingbenchmarkingjob evaluationadvanced ExcelVBAmacrosarray functionsdata analysis

Soft Skills

consultingclient managementcommunicationinfluencingeducatingrecommendation makingpresentation skillscollaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)