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Location
United States or Canada
About the role
Mercer is hiring a Lead Consultant, Workday Talent to join our Digital Transformation team. In this role, you will lead the delivery of Workday Talent solutions for clients, partnering closely with internal teams and client stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize scalable solutions.
As part of Mercer, a Marsh business and one of the world's leading HR consulting firms, our Digital Transformation practice is a certified Workday implementation and innovation partner. We help clients transform their organizations through deep expertise across Workday HCM, Payroll, Finance, data conversion, strategic transformation, and change management.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Workday Talent consultant who enjoys owning delivery, solving complex client challenges, and contributing to broader practice growth through thought leadership and solutioning.
What you'll do
- Lead the delivery of the Workday Talent workstream across a variety of client engagements, including initial implementations and phase X programs
- Translate client requirements into practical, scalable Workday solutions aligned to best practices
- Serve as a subject matter expert for complex client questions, issues, and design decisions
- Partner with cross-functional domain leads to deliver an integrated client solution
- Maintain clear workstream plans, forecasts, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication
- Support solution architecture, scoping, client presentations, and demonstrations as part of sales and delivery efforts
- Create and share intellectual property such as enablement materials, best practice guides, and knowledge-sharing content
What we're looking for
- Active Workday certification in Talent and Performance
- 5+ years of experience as a certified Workday consultant
- 3+ years of experience leading Workday Talent implementations as a lead consultant or subject matter expert
- Strong knowledge of Workday architecture, security, and implementation best practices
- Proven success in client-facing consulting environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Additional Workday certifications such as Learning, Recruiting, or Advanced Compensation
- Experience mentoring or coaching junior consultants
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another language
Why join Mercer Digital Transformation
- Work with a highly respected Workday partner inside a global consulting organization
- Take on meaningful client work with room to shape solutions and influence delivery
- Grow your career through professional development, collaboration, and exposure to complex transformation programs
- Join a supportive and inclusive team that values expertise, innovation, and impact
Work authorization
This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada, as applicable, without current or future sponsorship.
Interview process
- Recruiter screening conversation
- Technical interview with the relevant Workday team
- Final conversation focused on culture, work style, and mutual fit
Skills Required
- Active Workday certification in Talent and Performance
- 5+ years of experience as a certified Workday consultant
- 3+ years of experience leading Workday Talent implementations as a lead consultant
- Strong knowledge of Workday architecture, security, and implementation best practices
- Proven success in client-facing consulting environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Marsh McLennan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Marsh McLennan and has not been reviewed or approved by Marsh McLennan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as generous, including sizable PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and additional time off such as paid volunteer time and “Summer days.” These time-off benefits are portrayed as a standout part of the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision options, with additional supports like disability and life insurance and access to mental health resources and an EAP. The breadth of plan options is positioned as a core strength of the benefits package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as solid, with 401(k) programs and employer matching frequently highlighted alongside other financial programs. Stock purchase options are also referenced as an additional wealth-building component of the total rewards mix.
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What We Do
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries. Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity. Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics. Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society. Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.
