Principal Associate, HR Delivery – Horizontal Partner

Capital One

Principal Associate supporting key HR processes for Capital One's HR Business Partner team. Driving best-in-class HR experiences and managing talent development activities across client groups in the U.S.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,800 - $137,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources processes and project management, with a strong focus on data management and reporting. Proficient in utilizing Google Suite products to support HR initiatives and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Human Resources ExperienceProject ManagementData Management and ReportingGoogle Suite ProficiencyAgile SCRUM Certification

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProcess ManagementData ManagementReportingTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementHR ProcessesCustom Data ReportsHR Data SystemsContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingStakeholder EngagementFeedback Provision

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayPeople Data HubTalent Development ToolGoogle SheetsGoogle SlidesGoogle Docs

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional CertificationProcess Management Professional CertificationAgile SCRUM Certification

Industry Keywords

HR ExperienceTalent StrategiesBusiness ImperativesClient Group AlignmentHR Business Partners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Experience Lead and other Horizontal Delivery Partners to drive best-in class HR experiences for our associates
Partner closely with lead HRBPs for aligned client group(s) on core HR processes and business-specific initiatives
Represent aligned client group(s) in central horizontal team meetings and planning to ensure Card-wide approaches meet local business needs
Ensure HRBPs and business partners have a clear understanding of processes, roles, responsibilities, and deadlines, resulting in well-managed HR processes
Partner with Talent and Performance Management Champions and HRBPs to design and execute the annual talent and performance calendar of activities
Analyze and report on talent data for HR Business Partners and their respective client groups (inclusive of building custom data reports as needed) to advance overall talent strategies
Partner with client-facing HR Business Partner for aligned client group in building leader-facing materials to advance business imperatives, including custom data reports and organizational updates
Support client-facing HR Business Partners and the specific teams they support with general inquiries and requests
Manage project workstreams and/or small-scale projects in support of team goals or business needs
Establish SME with HR data systems - Workday, People Data Hub, Talent Development Tool, etc.
Provide feedback to help drive continuous improvement of HR processes and experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
At least 2 years experience in project or process management
At least 2 years of experience in Human Resources
At least 1 year experience with data management and reporting
At least 2 years of experience in Google Suite products (Sheets, Slides, Docs)
Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
Project Management or Process Management Professional Certification (Preferred)
Agile SCRUM certification (Preferred)
3+ years of experience in Human Resources (Preferred)
3+ years of experience in Project or Process Management (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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