Sr. Consultant, Workday HCM

Santander•Dallas, TX

18h

About The Position

It Starts Here: Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Difference You Make: 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 we manage our 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. Your work will directly impact how we manage, support, and grow our workforce. This role 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 position combines hands-on system configuration, process improvement, and operational support in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: HR, Information Technology, or equivalent field. - Required.
9 + years experience maintaining Human Capital Management systems. - Required
5+ years of Workday experience. – Required
3+ years specializing in one or more of the following: Workday HCM & Org, Absences & Time Off, Time Tracking. – Required
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

Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
Experience in Microsoft Office products.
Spanish and/or Portuguese

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