Workday Payroll Architect
At a glance
Mid-level Payroll role at Mmc. Remote, United States · full-time · $111,600–$223,200 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead Workday Payroll design and delivery across implementation projects and later-phase engagements
- Build payroll setups around client needs, Workday guidance and strong security practices
- Resolve complex payroll questions with clients as the functional expert
- Track workstream forecasts, schedules and risks, while keeping stakeholders informed
- Shape solution discussions, demos and estimates, and share practice knowledge and enablement materials
What you bring
- You hold active Workday certifications in at least two payroll areas, such as US or Canadian Payroll
- You have at least five years as a certified Workday consultant
- You have led Workday Payroll implementations for at least three years as a lead, architect or subject matter expert
- You bring strong Workday architecture, security and payroll knowledge, plus skill handling complex client delivery
Who this fits
This suits an experienced Workday Payroll consultant ready to lead solution design and client delivery. You must already be authorized to work in the United States or Canada without employer sponsorship, now or later.
From the employer
Company:
MercerDescription:
Workday Payroll Architect
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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