Principal Associate , Process Management, Human Resources Data Management & Governance

Company: Capital One
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Principal Associate , Process Management, Human Resources Data Management & Governance Process Managers at Capital One are highly motivated professionals with excellent process, analytical and communication skills. They have a high level of exposure across lines of business and the opportunity to work with leaders and teams to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential risks to the Company and improve the way we deliver our products and experiences. About the HR Data Management and Governance Team: The Human Resources Line of Business, is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Principal Process Manager to join our HR Data Management & Governance Team. The HR Data Management & Governance Team is primarily responsible for ensuring that all Workforce data, including international data, stay Well-Managed and comply with the various Data Policies, Standards, and Procedures that Capital One has in place by partnering with key stakeholders, such as HR Risk, Privacy, HR Experience Teams as well as People, Products & Technology. About the role: In this role, you will be at the forefront of Capital One's Global Expansion effort and drive Data Management excellence across HR’s global Workforce footprint. In doing so, you will ensure international workforce data related risks are monitored, controlled, and mitigated. Additionally, you will partner with HR Risk and Legal offices to: define and implement country-specific data retention schedules, execute recurring data destruction activities (purge), and evaluate masking strategies to protect sensitive information while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. Furthermore, you will partner with the HR Risk Office and special Data Privacy projects, to deliver high visibility Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), which will ensure Capital One mitigates risks in the HR International data space. Some qualities which will contribute to success in this role include, but are not limited to: strong verbal and written communication skills; strong process documentation skills; customer focus as you work closely with international risk partners and technical teams. Ability to solve problems, connect the dots and coordinate large efforts across cross-functional Teams, when needed. This will be an excellent opportunity to elevate one’s career in the field of Process Management and the Data Governance and Management discipline. General Responsibilities: Strong knowledge and experience in Data Management and Information Data Management Ability to work autonomously as well as work in the white space when needed Play a primary role supporting the Annual Purge and Deletion processes across the HR Division while also partnering with teams in our global sites . Primary role to ensure workforce data across different geographies is identified and registered appropriately as well as follows the Data Management Standards. Provide assistance with the coordination of global workforce process implementations, such as Purge and Business-as-Usual (BAU) Data Management (DM) activities. Oversee the utilization of privacy artifacts across the respective geographies, ensuring consistency and resolving any discrepancies. Support the day-to-day standardization of processes, including Local Work Instructions (LWIs) and templates, to ensure accurate and consistent implementation by teams across all geographies. Travel to global sites is preferred but not required Support development and performance of key privacy controls, ensuring compliance with applicable regulation. Partner with HR Risk Office and Privacy teams, as well as internal Data Governance peers to centralize oversight and achieve well-managed global workforce data Ability to create strategy/action plans, craft presentations as well as Road Map to track progress Partner with EDRM & Risk to define/complete any outstanding Finding/Problem remediation Action Plans Create updated procedures/ Job Aids and Play Books to help our PDS community navigate through the tasks of managing international data Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or military experience At least 5 years of experience using Microsoft Office or G-Suite At least 2 years of experience in Data Management Control processes or Risk Management activities At least 3 years of Process Management experience Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of GDPR and PIPEDA Privacy Laws Lean, Agile, Six Sigma, Business Process Management, or Project Management certification Familiarity w/ Agile Methodology and Jira 4 years of experience in Data Governance 4 years of experience in Process Management 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: $108,900 - $124,300 for Principal Process Manager Richmond, VA: $98,900 - $112,900 for Principal Process Manager 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 RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com . 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 Careers@capitalone.com 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).

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