Principal Coordinator, Recruiting

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Principal Coordinator, Recruiting Our Tech Talent Acquisition team powers our enterprise tech transformation by scaling pipelines of top engineering, product, and data talent. Operating as a lean, high-impact unit in a fast-paced environment, our Recruiting Coordination team serves as the operational heartbeat of our hiring engine and a key strategic partner to recruiters and hiring teams. As a Recruiting Coordinator, you will drive high-priority recruitment operations, manage complex multi-stage scheduling, and deliver a tailored high-touch support experience for every candidate, recruiter, and hiring manager. The ideal candidate is an exceptional team player with a strong cultural focus on people, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to operational execution that helps change banking for good .  Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary scheduling point of contact across the interview lifecycle. Finalize multi-stage schedules—including Hiring Manager Meet-and-Greets (M&Gs), First Rounds, and Power Days—while managing expedited requests under strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs). • Partner directly with Tech Recruiters to ensure flawless execution across requisition management, system workflows, and candidate journey continuity. • Leverage modern recruiting technology (Workday ATS, Canvas) and advanced AI tools like Gemini to automate scheduling workflows, reduce friction, and enhance operational velocity. • Cultivate high-trust relationships with Hiring Managers, Administrative Professionals, and Executive Assistants. Serve as a core ambassador of corporate culture through clear, influential communication. • Track operational metrics, execute ad-hoc reporting, and analyze candidate/hiring manager survey trends to inform process improvements. • Exercise absolute discretion, ownership, and data security when managing sensitive candidate and internal enterprise information. Key Competencies for Success: • Superior time management, organization, and prioritization skills in high volume environments • Ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates, internal clients, and hiring managers at all levels • Strong attention to detail and process oriented • Ability to clearly and effectively convey information (verbal and written) to a variety of audiences • Ability to effectively manage and analyze data to support decision making and operations • Exhibit a high level of personal ownership and confidentiality • Ability to quickly and effectively adapt to change • Proven problem solving, analytical, and decision making skills • Ability to embrace new systems and process enhancements • Exercise proactive, detailed, and accurate calendar management • Strong team player, proactive and resourceful Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification. • 2+ years of experience in Recruiting Coordination, Administrative Support, or HR operations • 1+ years of experience utilizing Google Workspace (Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides). Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree or military experience • 2+ years of full life-cycle recruiting coordination or talent acquisition operations experience in a corporate or tech environment. • 1+ years of hands-on experience with Workday ATS and candidate engagement platforms (e.g., Canvas). • Demonstrated experience leveraging emerging AI tools (e.g., Gemini) to streamline administrative workflows and processes. • Proven ability to analyze operational metrics and candidate feedback to optimize talent acquisition processes. 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. Plea

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