Principal Associate, HRBP - Legal

Principal Associate, HRBP - Legal

Are you interested in joining a team of best-in-class HR consulting leaders who enable game-changing business results by providing programs and solutions that unleash greatness in our associates? Here at Capital One you have the opportunity to work in an environment in which the business truly values the strategic HR partnership. If you have a passion for shaping the overall people strategy for the business and want to be part of a winning team, then look no further! We work in a business-casual, collaborative environment where one's contributions are recognized, successes are elevated and effort is rewarded. Capital One provides a fast paced, dynamic environment where you can excel in your career while still maintaining a work life balance that others will desire. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared Values, come together to make Capital One a great company - and one of the best companies to work for.

This Principal Associate HR Business Partner (HRBP) position plays a critical role in supporting our Legal associates and people leaders through their people processes, strategies, and talent management systems. They will be a key member of our Legal HR team and get the opportunity to impact our Legal associates' experiences through direct client partnership and project work. They will work directly with client areas across Legal as they navigate team support while also working closely with their HR Business Partner lead to learn and provide valuable insights and guidance on where we might create efficiencies and best achieve meaningful impact.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Play a leadership role through partnership and close collaboration with Legal client leaders to execute on local talent strategies, key initiatives, and focus area mobilization
• Partner with leaders on driving critical project work forward aligned to Legal's strategic priorities
• Mobilize and lead ad-hoc projects and programs
• Drive critical HR processes within the Legal team, helping leaders understand how to support themselves on their most common needs
• Partner with Talent and Performance Management Champions to design and execute the annual talent and performance calendar of activities
• Partner closely with Legal leaders and Chiefs of Staff to drive talent agendas forward
• Build relationships and become a primary HR leader among Legal teams for broader leader and associate population
• Own data collection, analysis, reporting, and process improvements focused on influence and storytelling to drive critical outcomes
• Interact with partner groups, stakeholders, and HR Business Partners to keep all informed, well-managed, and consistent in their processes
• Guide leaders and associates through navigating behavioral and talent items and gather themes to drive change over time at scale
• Provide updates to partners and HRBPs on themes within client group and make recommendations on where we may adjust support models at various times to meet needs
• Other miscellaneous - deck writing, communications, answering stakeholder questions regarding our processes or systems, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
• At least 2 years of client facing experience OR at least 2 years of consulting experience OR a combination
• At least 2 years of experience in Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience
• MBA or Master's degree
• Professional Human Resources Certification or Project Management Professional Certification
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources
• 3+ years of experience in Project or Process Management
• 3+ years of experience in client-facing consulting experience

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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: $117,300 - $133,900 for Pr. Associate, HR Business Partner

Richmond, VA: $106,700 - $121,700 for Pr. Associate, HR Business Partner

Candidates 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA, McLean, VA

Job ID: capital-R223271

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-27T19:32:48