Principal Associate, HR Governance

Capital One
McLean, VA
Principal Associate, HR Governance

As a member of the Enterprise HR team, specifically the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team, you will be focused on supporting change management initiatives focused on organizational culture, belonging efforts, and supporting governance. You will execute and contribute to a variety of programs to enable frameworks that help us operate with standardized structures and repeatable mechanisms.

The successful person will be able to leverage subject matter expertise in project and process management principles, risk processes, and effective stakeholder management to contribute to team efficiency, maintain momentum, and achieve results. You should demonstrate proficiency in program/project activities, strong communication, and problem solving skills when working with stakeholders. You should have a focus on results that allows you to effectively run multiple projects while keeping pace in a fast-moving environment.


Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the implementation of clear governance structures and decision-making frameworks that drive enterprise strategy and GRC Objectives and Key Results (OKR’s).

  • Drive and support the execution of integrated projects and programs, and the preparation of materials to support decision making.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to support strategic activities and practices across cross-functional teams.

  • Work closely with Risk, Legal and Compliance partners to ensure well managed practices

  • Identify and evaluate the risks that could impact the team’s ability to achieve its goals, including operational, regulatory, human capital, and reputational risks.

  • Develop and implement controls to mitigate risks and reduce vulnerabilities.

  • Prepare metrics, deliverables and decks to demonstrate strong governance

  • Research and prepare insights on best practices and complex issues to inform recommendations.


Traits we see in a successful candidate:

  • Have a track record of successful project and process management, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage tasks and related expectations

  • Exhibit proven communication skills to effectively contribute to project / program imperatives.

  • Effective deck building and compelling storytelling are key strengths, as is the clear visualization and breakdown of the problem statement, challenges, and proposed actions.

  • Have excellent communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders at all levels across the company to manage, inform and influence outcomes

  • Demonstrate good judgement and empathy.

  • Ability to leverage logical insights through data analytics (assessment, analysis and reporting)

“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 4 years of experience in program management role, project management role or a combination

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Project Management Professional certification

  • At least 2 years of experience in an HR function, or support function

  • At least 3 years of experience supporting Business Resource Groups, Employee Resource Groups, Affinity Groups, Employee Networks or equivalent

  • Proficiency in Google Suite (Slides, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gemini).

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: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Associate, DIB











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 2026-02-05

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