Workday Payroll Architect

About the role

Mercer's Digital Transformation team is hiring a Workday Payroll Architect, a senior consulting role for an experienced Workday Payroll professional. The role leads payroll solution design, guides complex client conversations and architects delivery across multiple engagements. It suits someone with deep payroll expertise, strong consulting judgment and the ability to lead both delivery and solution architecture. The position is open to candidates based in the United States or Canada.

Key responsibilities

• Architect and lead delivery of the Workday Payroll workstream across implementation and Phase X engagements
• Design scalable payroll solutions aligned 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 for 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

Required profile

• Active Workday certifications in at least two of: US Payroll, Canadian Payroll, UK Payroll
• 5+ years of experience as a certified Workday consultant
• 3+ years leading Workday Payroll implementations as 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
• 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 and coaching support consultants
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another language

The role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada without sponsorship. The stated base salary range is $111,600 to $223,200, with possible performance-based incentives. Benefits include health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K and other retirement programs and employee assistance programs. Applications close on October 31, 2026.