Workday Payroll Architect

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

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

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

The applicable base salary range for this role is $111,600 to $223,200.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Applications will be accepted until: September 30, 2026

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