Payroll Administrator

Location United States or Canada About the Role Mercer is hiring a Workday Payroll Architect to join our Digital Transformation team . This senior consulting role for an experienced Workday Payroll professional will 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. Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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 Benefits 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity across 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, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Compensation and Benefits The applicable base salary range for this role is $111,600 to $223,200. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings, other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr