Workday Payroll Architect
- Pay
- $111,600 – $223,200 per year
- Location
- Dallas - Main · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Listed
- 7 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Workday Payroll
- Workday architecture
- Workday security
- Payroll best practices
- Client-facing consulting
- Solution design
- Stakeholder communication
Also useful
- Absence
- Time Tracking
- Australia Payroll
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
- ADP
- UKG
- Dayforce
- Mentoring and coaching
About the role
- Workday Payroll Architect
- 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
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 providing an inclusive work environment. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting
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: November 20, 2026
Company
Mercer
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to 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.
From Mmc's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Workday Payroll Architect role at Mmc?
The Workday Payroll Architect posting at Mmc states compensation of $111,600 – $223,200 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Mmc's official career site.
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This Workday Payroll Architect position at Mmc is located in Dallas - Main (On-site). Always check Mmc's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Workday Payroll Architect at Mmc?
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