Payroll Principal Coordinator

Capital One

Payroll Principal Coordinator at Capital One processing payroll activities and resolving payroll inquiries. Ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance through audits and associate support.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $56,800 - $71,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform a wide variety of payroll activities including updating transactions into the payroll processing system
Calculate, finalize, and reconcile payroll
Correct errors arising during payroll processing
Conduct audits and prepare reports
Work closely with Capital One associates to answer payroll questions and resolve any issues
Perform daily payroll tasks including new hire information entry, processing of overpayments, terminations, retroactive payments, payroll adjustments, reconciliations, and stop payments
Format files for interface into the Payroll System
Perform reconciliations of payroll, benefit and deduction transactions
Review payroll system output for errors and make necessary corrections
Assist other HR Partners to resolve errors and maintain/update accurate information in the payroll system
Handle inquiries related to payroll and provide information/guidance to associates regarding their pay
Perform regular and ad-hoc audits of payroll data to maintain compliance with established standards
Assist in year-end reporting and preparation
Regular attendance is required; overtime may be needed as business needs dictate

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 2 years of Payroll experience
Bachelor's Degree or relevant military experience (preferred)
Professional certification such as FPC or CPP (preferred)
Experience with Workday HR System (preferred)
Experience with case management systems (preferred)
Experience with ADP Global View (preferred)
Understanding of the gross to net calculation inclusive of pre/post tax deductions and taxable benefits
Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll and payroll tax laws and regulations
Multi-Province payroll experience (preferred)
Familiarity with pay and benefit programs
Strong verbal and written communication skills

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

payroll processingpayroll reconciliationerror correctionauditingreport preparationnew hire information entrypayroll adjustmentsgross to net calculationpayroll tax lawsmulti-province payroll

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationorganizational skills

Certifications

FPCCPPHigh School DiplomaGED