Workday Payroll Architect
Mercer$112k-$223k / yr
About the role
Lead Workday Payroll solution design and delivery across implementation and phase X engagements, serving as the payroll subject matter expert in complex client conversations. You’ll need 5+ years as a certified Workday consultant, 3+ years leading Payroll implementations, and active certifications in at least two of US, Canadian, or UK Payroll. The role offers a base salary of $111,600 to $223,200 and does not provide current or future work authorization sponsorship.
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.
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
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.
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