Workday - Payroll Consultant
About Meridian Meridian is a 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree and one of the nation's fastest-growing small businesses — and a certified Workday Services Partner and SAP Services Partner. For more than two decades, we've delivered enterprise solutions that are efficient, scalable, and aligned to each client's mission, guided by an unwavering commitment to integrity, excellence, and client-centered service. We proudly serve state and local governments, federal agencies, and K–12 organizations, giving our team exposure to meaningful work that directly improves communities and public services nationwide. We show up with empathy, collaborate as true partners, and bring the resilience and adaptability needed to navigate even the most complex challenges. If you're looking to grow your career inside a team that values learning, innovation, and a genuine collaborative spirit — Meridian is the place for you!Workday Payroll Consultant Full-time, salaried position 100% Remote - must reside within the United States Up to 30% domestic travel Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future The Opportunity We’re expanding our Workday practice and looking for an experienced Workday Payroll Consultant who thrives in complex environments—especially those involving union and public sector payroll structures. In this role, you’ll support and optimize high-impact Workday Payroll implementations for public sector clients, helping them ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing. You’ll offer advisory support on payroll systems and regulations, helping to improve payroll efficiency and controls. This is a high-visibility, high-impact consulting role with room to grow, innovate, and help shape the future of our Workday practice. Responsibilities System Configuration & Testing Apply deep expertise in the Workday Payroll product across customer engagements Partner with customers to elicit, clarify, and document business requirements Configure Workday Payroll to align with customer needs and operational realities Document solution decisions clearly so customers can support and sustain their environment after go-live Production Support Lead Workday post-production support services for Payroll, a portfolio of clients. Serve as the primary point of contact and strategic advisor for client stakeholders, addressing escalations, resolving complex issues, and guiding clients through system updates and enhancements. Manage day-to-day support activities: triage tickets, troubleshoot issues, and oversee timely resolution in alignment with SLAs. Own Workday release management: analyze feature updates, assess client impact, and coordinate testing and deployment with client teams. Client Engagement & Solutioning Partner with clients to understand complex benefits structures, including union, non-union, and retiree populations governed by state and local policies. Identify opportunities to improve client processes and...