Senior Manager, Wage & Hour Compliance and Risk

• Define scope, timelines, and priorities for ongoing role assessments with internal stakeholders and legal counsel
• Oversee fact-finding for role assessments by examining job descriptions, organizational charts, and job family structures and interviewing managers
• Map role expectations and duties against FLSA exemption criteria and document classification results centrally
• Lead complex classification projects and analysis to keep compliance methodologies responsive to technological and workplace changes
• Analyze classification methodology effectiveness, pivot strategies, provide compliance recommendations, and engage Legal, HR, and business stakeholders
• Document project artifacts and communications appropriately
• Partner with in-house and outside legal counsel on role classification determinations and communicate classifications clearly
• Lead a cross-functional governance steering committee involving Compensation, Legal, HR Risk, Payroll, and Associate Relations
• Lead monthly business reviews covering job classification progress, time-tracking trends, and local/international legislation changes
• Implement enhanced FLSA standards training for HRBPs, Compensation professionals, and line managers
• Use problem-solving and influencing skills to ensure project plans deliver intended outcomes
• Build relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver commitments
• Communicate regularly with HR stakeholders at all levels to manage, inform, and influence outcomes

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 6 years of experience in Compensation, Human Resources, Wage & Hour Law, or Compliance
• Preferred:
  Master’s in Business Administration or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Preferred: 8+ years of experience in Compensation, Human Resources, or global Wage & Hour Law/Compliance
• Experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or combination
• Deep strategic understanding of FLSA exemption criteria, overtime rules, and state-specific wage-and-hour standards, including state-specific exemption rules
• Exceptional executive presence and experience collaborating with legal counsel and presenting to senior leadership
• Intellectually curious, comfortable with ambiguity, and passionate about learning and new technologies
• Influential communication skills and ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders and partners
• Decisive, action-oriented approach with willingness to make commitments and trade-offs
• Collaborative approach to working with diverse people and driving toward common goals
• Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Demonstrates expertise in Compensation, Human Resources, and Wage & Hour Law, with a strong understanding of FLSA exemption criteria and compliance methodologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and implement strategic initiatives.

• FLSA Exemption Criteria
• Compensation Analysis
• Wage & Hour Law Compliance
• Stakeholder Communication
• Project Management

• Compensation Analysis
• Wage & Hour Law
• FLSA Standards
• Role Classification
• Compliance Methodologies
• Job Assessment
• Data Analysis
• Legal Documentation
• Project Artifacts Management
• Organizational Chart Examination

• Influential Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Decisive Leadership
• Executive Presence

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s in Business Administration
• Juris Doctor

• Human Resources
• Legal Counsel
• Compliance
• Job Classification
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Cross-Functional Governance
• HR Risk
• Payroll
• Associate Relations
• International Legislation