Director, HR Business Partner – Risk

Capital One

. Consult with senior executives, HR business partners, and HR partner groups to drive business success through HR strategy and thought leadership .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $187,300 - $235,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing talent strategies aligned with business objectives, while fostering an inclusive culture and managing human capital risks. Proven ability to lead strategic workforce planning and provide executive coaching to enhance organizational effectiveness.

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Human Resources StrategyTalent Strategy DevelopmentWorkforce PlanningExecutive CoachingData-Driven Insights

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Hard Skills

Talent AssessmentSuccession PlanningRecruiting StrategiesRetention StrategiesRisk ManagementOrganizational DesignData AnalysisHuman Capital Consulting

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeamworkCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Human Resources CertificationSenior Professional Human Resources CertificationCoaching Certification

Industry Keywords

Client-Facing ExperienceConsulting ExperienceHuman Capital RisksInclusive CultureHR Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consult with senior executives, HR business partners, and HR partner groups to drive business success through HR strategy and thought leadership
Translate business strategy into talent strategy and reinforce an inclusive culture
Define talent strategies supporting business objectives
Lead strategic workforce planning, including succession planning
Develop recruiting and retention strategies and assess talent competition markets
Assess human capital risks and develop remediation strategies
Analyze trends and gaps for strategic decisions and talent planning
Assess skills gaps and partner with the business
Manage employment practice risk, associate relations mitigation, and staffing/co-employment strategies
Prioritize work delivering the highest value for client groups
Provide executive coaching and advice on leadership, teamwork, organizational design, and strategy
Create and support business outcomes through HR programs, initiatives, and strategies
Develop innovative solutions and challenge existing approaches
Lead and participate in enterprise-wide HR projects
Measure HR strategy and program effectiveness using data-driven insights
Lead, coach, and develop the HR team and partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
At least 7 years of client-facing experience OR at least 7 years of consulting experience OR a combination
At least 7 years of experience in Human Resources
Bachelor’s Degree or Military Experience (preferred)
MBA or Master’s degree (preferred)
Professional Human Resources Certification, Senior Professional Human Resources certification, or coaching certification (preferred)
9+ years of client-facing experience or 9+ years of consulting experience or a combination (preferred)
9+ years of experience in Human Resources or Human Capital Consulting (preferred)
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Work-life balance
Business-casual, collaborative work environment
Coaching and development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them