Iberdrola, a global leader and pioneer in renewable energy, knew that to truly lead the change in a rapidly evolving industry, the organization needed a workforce as dynamic and innovative as its mission.
With over 40,000 collaborators across more than 20 countries, the company sought a solution that could not only streamline global People & Organization operations but also empower every employee. To achieve this ambitious goal, Iberdrola chose Workday.
By leveraging cutting-edge tools and strategic transformation, Iberdrola has improved its people processes. The company is not just streamlining workflows; it’s also equipping its team members with the tools and resources they need to thrive in the ever-evolving energy landscape.
According to Juan Luis Cajete, global head of Digitalization and Processes People & Organization GBS at Iberdrola, “It’s very important to surround ourselves with the best platforms, partners, and practices to lead innovation in talent and workforce strategies.”
Iberdrola is now setting the pace for continued innovation in the energy sector. By investigating the best uses of AI, the company is building a future-ready workforce prepared to lead the charge in the renewable energy revolution.
A unified global workforce.
Iberdrola envisioned a more connected and agile workforce but faced challenges managing talent effectively across diverse countries and processes. The company needed a solution that could balance local requirements with a consistent global employee experience.
Workday’s global capabilities provided Iberdrola with a unified platform, enabling standardized processes while accommodating local regulations and cultural differences. As Oscar Merino, Workday product owner, explains, “We’ve used Workday to transform and standardize global processes, ensuring that employees everywhere receive the same seamless service.”
By centralizing people data and operations, Iberdrola achieved greater visibility into its workforce, supporting informed decision-making and enhanced talent management. This unified approach has fostered a stronger sense of community among its staff across countries and departments.
We started our Workday journey at Iberdrola three years ago, and after a year in production and stabilization, we’re now delivering real value to our employees—and aiming for even more.
Global Head of Digitalization and Processes P&O GBS
Enhanced employee experience.
Iberdrola recognized the value of enhancing the overall employee experience by providing a more engaging and user-friendly environment for its workforce. The intuitive Workday interface has revolutionized how employees interact with the company’s processes.
As Merino notes, “We’ve transformed processes globally with Workday, securing that employees worldwide enjoy a simpler, more user-friendly experience.”
This transformation has streamlined access to resources, allowing employees to work more efficiently and freeing People & Organization teams to focus on strategic priorities. By improving the employee experience, Iberdrola is creating a more engaged and motivated workforce.
Optimizing talent management.
Attracting, retaining, and developing top talent is crucial for Iberdrola’'s continued success in the competitive energy industry. The organization sought to improve its talent management processes to better support its growth and innovation goals.
Workday provided Iberdrola with a comprehensive platform for managing all aspects of talent management, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management.
This streamlined approach has enabled the company to gain a holistic view of its global workforce, identify skills gaps, and develop action plans to address future needs.
“Workday lets us manage the entire employee lifecycle—from candidate to talent management—in a single tool, providing insights at each stage to improve processes,” says Merino.
Workday Extend has further enhanced Iberdrola’s ability to optimize its talent management processes by allowing the company to go beyond standard capabilities in a simple and scalable way. This has supported continuous improvement in areas such as performance and learning, while enabling Iberdrola to become more autonomous in maintaining and evolving its systems.
By integrating seamlessly within the Workday environment, Workday Extend ensures processes and security remain robust, empowering Iberdrola to adapt to future challenges with greater agility.
By optimizing its talent strategies, Iberdrola ensures the right people are in the right roles at the right time, strengthening employee satisfaction and overall performance.
Workday allows us to manage the entire employee lifecycle—from candidate to talent management—in one tool, providing insights to improve every step.
Workday Product Owner
Future-proofing with AI.
Iberdrola is committed to staying ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving energy industry. The company recognizes the transformative potential of AI in people and organizational processes. As Juan Luis Cajete explains, “Artificial intelligence has the potential to be a major change in People & Organization processes, helping our employees to be more efficient and focus on tasks with greater added value while improving decision-making with better insights.”
Workday AI capabilities are set to help Iberdrola future-proof its workforce by providing employees with the skills and tools they need to succeed in the digital age. AI-powered assistance will enable the company employees to make more agile and informed decisions about talent management, workforce planning, and skills development.
“We are in a disruptive moment where new skills, like green and digital talent, are increasingly in demand,” Cajete adds. “At Iberdrola, we feel challenged but also excited about the future—we’'re confident that with Workday, we can face this mission with stronger guarantees.”
By embracing AI, Iberdrola is not only preparing to enhance its people operations but also to position itself as a leader in the digital transformation of the energy sector. The company is committed to leveraging state-of-the-art technology to drive even more innovation, improve efficiency, and create a more sustainable future.