Manager, Compensation Consulting

About this role

Capital One is seeking a Manager, Compensation to join our International compensation team. This role is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing compensation programs, policies, and procedures across our international footprint.

We work in a business-casual, collaborative environment with a data-driven approach to compensation and a focus on the associate experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, influencing, and problem solving skills and the ability to translate business objectives into actionable solutions.

What you'll do

• Partner with HR and senior business leaders to develop pay programs for our International Business while aligning with Capital One's HR and business strategy internationally.


• Deliver expert compensation consulting and develop proposals and presentations about compensation programs (including market data and pay levels/targets) to influence senior decision-makers.


• Serve as the primary compensation point of contact for mid-year and year-end compensation cycles for assigned client groups, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to controls.


• Contribute to strategic compensation projects and processes across client groups.


• Collaborate with recruiters to develop competitive offer packages for external hires.


• Perform deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of compensation programs and model potential impacts of alternatives.


• Conduct benchmarking and job evaluations using market data and internal evaluation; analyze market position and recommend market adjustments.


• Research and formulate recommendations on external and internal offers, job leveling, and internal equity using salary surveys and internal tools.


• Draft plans, educational materials, and communications for associates, managers, and HR partners regarding compensation initiatives.


• Be an influential HR leader who partners with HR analytics and benefits teams to build strategic initiatives beyond compensation programs.


• Demonstrate understanding of labour and pay equity laws to audit and develop internal compensation practices, including corrective actions as needed.


• Provide compliance consultation to HR and business clients.

What we're looking for

• Compensation management experience, preferably within a regulated industry.


• Experience building compensation models and conducting pay analysis.


• Experience in a client consulting role.


• Advanced Google Sheets / Excel skills (VBA, macros, array functions) and experience developing data-based stories in PowerPoint / Google Slides.


• Strong attention to detail in compensation analytics and presenting to senior leaders.


• Ability to work cross-functionally and globally with many stakeholders to drive decisions.


• Experience with Workday (desirable).


• Experience with benchmarking tools (BetterComp) or reporting tools (Tableau, Business Objects).


• Knowledge of HR and compensation, including local laws and regulations relating to compensation.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position and can be based in Nottingham or London.

We have a hybrid working model: you'll be based in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and can work from home on Monday and Friday.

What's in it for you

• Rewarding role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation.


• Strong and diverse career progression with Capital One University training and external providers.


• Immediate access to core benefits including pension, bonus, generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits such as season-ticket loans, cycle to work, and enhanced parental leave.


• Open-plan workspaces with accessible facilities; Nottingham offers a gym, restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms, and London offers a rooftop running track and cafe.

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