Principal Associate, Technical Recruiter

Capital One
McLean, VA
Principal Associate, Technical Recruiter

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 Technology 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

  • 1+ years of experience with AI focused recruitment (Applied Research, Applied Science, AI Engineering, or Machine Learning Engineering)

  • 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

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 Principal Recruiter

Plano, TX: $106,700 - $121,700 for Principal Recruiter

Richmond, VA: $106,700 - $121,700 for Principal Recruiter









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.

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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected]

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

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).

Posted 2025-11-20

Recommended Jobs

RN OR| $2606/week

Amergis
Winchester, VA

Must have 2-3 years of ORexperience!!!!!!! Shift:7a-3p Contract: 12 weeks Location:Winchester, KY Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Operating Room Nurse responsible for scrubbing and/or circu…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-19

Medical Assistant

USA Clinics Group
Vienna, VA

Why USA Clinics Group? Founded by physicians with experience at leading academic medical centers, USA Clinics Group was built on a vision of delivering patient-first care beyond the hospital settin…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-22

Client and Project Lead TA Performance Products

Capital One
Richmond, VA

Client and Project Lead - TA Performance Products Do you see opportunities to improve the recruiter and candidate experience using data Does the opportunity to support recruiting leaders and the…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-20

Senior Network Engineer

CSV-TAUREAN
Alexandria, VA

Location: Alexandria, VA  Clearance: Secret Overview The Senior Network Engineer designs, implements, and maintains enterprise-wide networks supporting large user populations. This role ensures…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-05

International Tax Manager - Richmond, VA (Work from home possible)

International Tax Search
Richmond, VA

Our client is a 150 staff CPA firm in the city of Richmond, VA. They have a heavy focus on working with high net worth individuals and their privately held companies and pride themselves on offering …

View Details
Posted 2025-08-29

Entry-Level Business Development Associate | No Experience Needed

GIG Virginia Beach
Norfolk, VA

We are seeking an energetic, motivated, and coachable individual to join our Business Development Training Program . This entry-level opportunity is perfect for anyone looking to start a new care…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-20

Director, Strategic Customer Development - Business Cards & Payments (Remote-Eligible)

Capital One
Richmond, VA

Director, Strategic Customer Development - Business Cards & Payments (Remote-Eligible) Director, Strategic Customer Development Level: Director At Capital One, we’re building a …

View Details
Posted 2025-11-18

System Administrator, Senior

Redwire Space
Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world.  At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers.  Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity …

View Details
Posted 2025-11-12

Lead Cook - Full-Time - Days

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.
Harrisonburg, VA

Description Commitment To Inclusive Excellence At VMRC, we identify a 'cultural fit' as a community member demonstrating our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driv…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-04

Business Analyst Internship

Reingold Inc
Alexandria, VA

About Reingold Reingold is a full-service marketing and creative firm in Alexandria, VA. For more than 40 years, we’ve been driven by a simple mission: to help organizations –– whether in the gove…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-30