Principal Associate Recruiter, Executive Recruiting - Research

Principal Associate Recruiter, Executive Recruiting - Research

Capital One’s Executive Recruiting & Onboarding team is a leading in-house search team partnering closely with the leaders of our company to identify, engage, and cultivate top talent that drives impact for our business. Executive Recruiting Associates at all levels play an essential role in the hiring of top talent into VP+ roles at Capital One. 

Successful Researchers are adept at quickly ramping up on new industries, functions, and Capital One Lines of Business, providing candidate ID and market benchmarking research support to Recruiters. Research Associates are problem-solvers who can anticipate and respond to Recruiter and Hiring Manager feedback to direct a search. Researchers will both identify talent for active searches as well as proactively and strategically engage key leadership talent of the future. 

Over time, Researchers will develop deep industry and functional expertise, building business acumen and market awareness which will position them to be thought partners not only to Recruiters but also to Hiring Managers and HRBPs across the company. 

The ideal candidate for this role is… 

• Curious: Someone who loves understanding people, their skills, competencies and motivators 

• Rigorous: Understands what is required to get quality insights from candidates and external market research 

• Biased for Action: A motivated self-starter who demonstrates the aptitude to assess when and how to balance quality and speed 

• Organized: Is willing and able to own and/or assist on a variety of individual and team projects from start to finish 

• Hands on with Data: Has an interest in learning to interpret and manipulate first and third-party data to surface learnings and opportunities for increased impact

• Storyteller: Comfortable packaging and presenting insights in a templatized deliverable, appropriately adapting messages based on the audience 

• Problem-solver: Enjoys breaking down complex problems and artfully and persistently pushing towards a solution 

• Collaborative: Brings a positive attitude and puts the needs of the team first 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Partner with teammates and hiring teams to build effective sourcing strategies, drive proactive market research, and drive referrals especially in areas where the talent landscape is particularly competitive 

• Assist in creating a point of view on leaders in industries like Technology and Financial Services as well as functional areas such as Finance, Human Resources and Product Management

• Develop deep industry expertise and business acumen by researching successful organizations and impactful leaders 

• Drive project management and relationship building efforts by working closely with senior recruiters who will be a mentor throughout your development 

• Collect, examine, organize and effectively share competitive information, trends across sectors, and other market research 

• Integrate primary research, internal data, secondary sources, and marketplace intelligence in analyses to influence teammates and stakeholders 

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful: 

• Strong attention to detail 

• High integrity and focus on success of the team 

• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to clearly and effectively convey information via decks and group presentations

• Be proactive, have a high level of initiative and ownership 

• Ability to quickly and effectively adapt to change 

• Proven problem solving, analytical and decision making skills 

• Ability to embrace new systems, technology, and process enhancements   

  

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