Senior Workday Payroll Architect | Digital Transformation

Mercer; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition assistance

401K retirement plan

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Mercer, a Marsh business, is hiring a Workday Payroll Architect to join the Digital Transformation team. This senior consulting role leads payroll solution design, guides client conversations, and architects high-quality delivery across multiple engagements.

As part of Mercer, a Marsh business, the Digital Transformation practice supports Workday HCM, Payroll, and Finance transformations, driving modernization and change across client environments.

Qualifications

• Active Workday certifications in at least two payroll domains (US, Canada, or UK) required.
• 5+ years as a certified Workday consultant.
• 3+ years leading Workday Payroll implementations as lead consultant or architect.
• Strong Workday architecture and security expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the Workday Payroll workstream across engagements.
• Design scalable payroll solutions aligned with client needs and Workday best practices.
• Act as payroll SME for complex functional challenges.
• Manage workstream forecasts, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Partner with domain leads to ensure cross-functional delivery.
• Support client presentations, solution design discussions, demonstrations, and scoping estimates.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and enablement materials across the practice.

Skills

Workday architecture

Security

Client-facing delivery

Communication skills

Job description

Mercer, a Marsh business, is hiring a Workday Payroll Architect to join the Digital Transformation team. This senior consulting role leads payroll solution design, guides client conversations, and architects high-quality delivery across multiple engagements.

As part of Mercer, a Marsh business, the Digital Transformation practice supports Workday HCM, Payroll, and Finance transformations, driving modernization and change across client environments.