Sr. Consultant, Workday HCM
About The Position
Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry, evolving into a technology-driven organization. This role is a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference by driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. You will play a critical role in optimizing Workday HCM and Time-related modules, helping HR and business leaders operate more efficiently through well-designed, scalable solutions. Your work will directly impact how Santander manages its workforce across a global environment. As a trusted advisor, you will design and deliver scalable solutions, influence process improvements, and help drive consistency and efficiency across global HR operations. This position owns and optimizes Workday HCM and Time-related modules (Absence, Time Off, and Time Tracking), partnering with HR and business stakeholders to design, configure, and improve global processes. The role combines hands-on system configuration, process improvement, and operational support in a fast-paced, multi-country environment. Spanish and/or Portuguese Preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: HR, Information Technology, or equivalent field.
- 9 + years experience maintaining Human Capital Management systems.
- 5+ years of Workday experience.
- 3+ years specializing in one or more of the following: Workday HCM & Org, Absences & Time Off, Time Tracking.
- Experience supporting and enhancing HRIS in a complex or enterprise environment
- Experience working in global or multi-country environments
- Experience with additional HRIS platforms (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SuccessFactors)
- Strong functional expertise in Workday HCM
- Experience in Absence/Time Off and/or Time Tracking
- Hands-on configuration experience (business processes, calculated fields, reporting, EIBs)
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Adaptability and ability to navigate ambiguity
Nice To Haves
- Spanish and/or Portuguese
- Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
- Experience in Microsoft Office products.
Responsibilities
- Owning and managing Workday modules (HCM, Absence/Time Off, and/or Time Tracking)
- Design, build, configure, and test Workday solutions
- Manage system enhancements, releases, and continuous improvements
- Partner with HR to standardize and optimize business processes
- Identify gaps and recommend scalable, efficient solutions
- Lead small-to-medium Workday initiatives end-to-end
- Manage and resolve Workday tickets and production issues
- Provide user support, training, and maintain documentation
Benefits
- A fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.
- Benefits designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
