Workday Functional consultant

This role supports a Divisional Level Initiatives (DLI) team in driving the standardization and unification of Workday business processes across the enterprise's operations in 15 countries.

Collaborate with KPMG and internal stakeholders to analyze current-state processes, implement recommended changes, and validate outcomes to establish one consistent global process framework.

Perform functional configuration and maintenance within Workday Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, and Talent Management & Performance Management modules.

Design, configure, and optimize business processes, calculated fields, alerts, consolidations, and multi-language translations to meet local regulatory and language requirements while maintaining global consistency.

Support foundational setups including company structures, job requisitions, and cross-country process flows.

Conduct thorough testing and validation of configuration changes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and seamless operation across all supported geographies.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in Workday configurations and business processes to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Accurately document all configurations, process changes, testing results, and outcomes to support knowledge transfer, audit readiness, and future maintenance.

Work in a hybrid model, reporting to a designated Capital One People Center three days per week.

Proven experience as a Workday Functional Consultant with strong hands-on expertise in Core HCM and Recruiting (required)

Experience with Benefits and/or Talent Management & Performance Management (TMPM) modules

Deep knowledge of Workday functional configuration, business process design, setup, and management across multiple countries and legal entities

Experience supporting large-scale Workday process standardization, harmonization, or transformation initiatives

Ability to translate complex business requirements into effective Workday functional solutions and troubleshoot configuration or process issues

Familiarity with cross-border considerations including translations, local regulations, and data requirements

Workday certification (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, or Benefits) preferred but not required