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Location
United States or Canada
About the role
Mercer is hiring a Workday Payroll Architect to join our Digital Transformation team. This is a senior consulting role for an experienced Workday Payroll professional who can lead payroll solution design, guide complex client conversations, and architect high-quality delivery across multiple types of engagements.
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 support clients across Workday HCM, Payroll, Finance, data conversion, strategic transformation, and change management, helping them modernize and transform critical business processes.
This role is especially well suited to someone who brings deep payroll expertise, strong consulting judgment, and the ability to lead both delivery and solution architecture.
What you'll do
- Architect and lead delivery of the Workday Payroll workstream across implementation and phase X engagements
- Design scalable payroll solutions that align with client needs, Workday best practices, and strong security standards
- Act as the payroll subject matter expert for complex functional and client-facing challenges
- Manage workstream forecasts, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication
- Partner with other domain leads to ensure smooth cross-functional delivery
- Support client presentations, solution design discussions, demonstrations, and scoping estimates
- Contribute to thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and enablement materials across the practice
What we're looking for
- Active Workday certifications in at least two of the following: US Payroll, Canadian Payroll, UK Payroll
- 5+ years of experience as a certified Workday consultant
- 3+ years of experience leading Workday Payroll implementations as a lead consultant, architect, or subject matter expert
- Strong expertise in Workday architecture, security, and payroll best practices
- Proven ability to manage complex client-facing delivery situations successfully
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Additional Workday certifications such as Absence, Time Tracking, or Australia Payroll
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
- Familiarity with payroll vendors such as ADP, UKG, or Dayforce
- Experience mentoring, coaching, and enabling support consultants
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another language
Why join Mercer Digital Transformation
- Join a global consulting organization with deep Workday expertise and strong market credibility
- Work on high-impact payroll transformation engagements with sophisticated clients
- Help shape delivery standards, solution architecture, and team enablement
- Grow in a team that values development, inclusion, and meaningful client 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 certifications in US Payroll, Canadian Payroll, UK Payroll
- 5+ years of experience as a certified Workday consultant
- 3+ years leading Workday Payroll implementations
- Strong expertise in Workday architecture, security, and payroll best practices
- Proven ability to manage complex client-facing delivery situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Marsh McLennan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
