Lead Consultant, Workday Talent

Company: Mercer Description: Lead Consultant, Workday Talent -------------------------------------------------------------------- Location United States or Canada About the role Mercer is hiring a Lead Consultant, Workday Talent to join our Digital Transformation team . In this role, you will lead the delivery of Workday Talent solutions for clients, partnering closely with internal teams and client stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize scalable solutions. 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 help clients transform their organizations through deep expertise across Workday HCM, Payroll, Finance, data conversion, strategic transformation, and change management. This is an opportunity for an experienced Workday Talent consultant who enjoys owning delivery, solving complex client challenges, and contributing to broader practice growth through thought leadership and solutioning. What you'll do - Lead the delivery of the Workday Talent workstream across a variety of client engagements, including initial implementations and phase X programs - Translate client requirements into practical, scalable Workday solutions aligned to best practices - Serve as a subject matter expert for complex client questions, issues, and design decisions - Partner with cross-functional domain leads to deliver an integrated client solution - Maintain clear workstream plans, forecasts, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication - Support solution architecture, scoping, client presentations, and demonstrations as part of sales and delivery efforts - Create and share intellectual property such as enablement materials, best practice guides, and knowledge-sharing content What we're looking for - Active Workday certification in Talent and Performance - 5+ years of experience as a certified Workday consultant - 3+ years of experience leading Workday Talent implementations as a lead consultant or subject matter expert - Strong knowledge of Workday architecture, security, and implementation best practices - Proven success in client-facing consulting environments - Strong written and verbal communication skills Nice to have - Additional Workday certifications such as Learning, Recruiting, or Advanced Compensation - Experience mentoring or coaching junior consultants - Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another language Why join Mercer Digital Transformation - Work with a highly respected Workday partner inside a global consulting organization - Take on meaningful client work with room to shape solutions and influence delivery - Grow your career through professional development, collaboration, and exposure to complex transformation programs - Join a supportive and inclusive team that values expertise, innovation, and 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 Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), 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 about Mercer, visit , 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 . Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.