IT STARTS HERE
Santander (www.Santander.Com) is evolving from a global, high‑impact brand into a technology‑driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. 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. Our mission is to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and expect all professionals at all levels to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
Santander Digital Services
The team of technology and operations at Santander is convinced of the importance of technology that is aligned with the requirements of the business and that our work not only brings value to users, people and communities but also fosters individual creativity. With over 10,000 people in 8 countries (Spain, Portugal, Poland, UK, USA, Mexico, Chile and Brazil) we develop and/or implement financial solutions across a broad spectrum of technologies (including Blockchain, Big Data and Angular among others) on all kinds of on‑premise and cloud‑based platforms.
SANTANDER DIGITAL SERVICES/GLOBAL WORKDAY HUB TEAM
We’re looking for a Workday Senior Consultant – Compensation, Advanced Compensation & Benefits based out of Madrid. The role is part of a mature Workday environment where processes are well established, yet there is an active roadmap of enhancement projects that offer meaningful challenges and opportunities to innovate within the platform.
Role Responsibilities
* Maintain, refine and optimise Workday Compensation, Advanced Compensation and Benefits configuration within a global, standardised operating model.
* Lead and participate in challenging improvement projects aimed at enhancing user experience, strengthening process efficiency and increasing automation within the existing functional framework.
* Support annual reward cycles (merit, bonus, allowances) by ensuring accurate configuration, testing and seamless execution in close collaboration with P&C stakeholders.
* Configure and maintain benefits‑related functional elements (plans, eligibility rules, events, validations), ensuring alignment with governance and system integrity without providing operational enrolment support.
* Analyse issues and change requests, providing expert insights and managing incident resolution and small enhancements end‑to‑end.
* Develop clear documentation, configuration standards and knowledge‑sharing assets.
* Collaborate with P&C, IT and other cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.
What You’ll Bring
Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.
Professional Experience
* 3‑5 years’ hands‑on experience with Workday Compensation, Advanced Compensation and Benefits in a production support or continuous‑improvement environment. (Required)
Education
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. (Preferred)
Languages
* English (Required)
* Spanish (Required)
Hard Skills
* Deep understanding of compensation processes and configuration logic within Workday. (Required)
* Experience in Workday reporting, security or integrations linked to compensation and benefits configuration. (Preferred)
Soft Skills
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive and detail‑oriented approach.
WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT
* We’re enabling our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
* Flexibility that works: hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
* Learning for life: access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space, Santander Open Academy (www.Santanderopenacademy.Com).
* Competitive rewards: receive a highly competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
* Financial advantages: benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
* Your health is our priority: through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote holistic wellbeing.
* We know family is everything: that’s why we offer childcare support and family‑friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
* Always by your side: get access to Santander Contigo, our programme for employees and their families offering legal, emotional and administrative advisory services.
* Extra benefits: gym/WelHub membership, medical centres in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!
LOCAL COMPLIANCE
Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.
What To Do Next
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, please apply.
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