Workday Benefits Sr. Consultant SME
Job Title: Workday Benefits Sr. Consultant SME
Job Type: Full Time/Salary - must be eligible to work in the United States and not require sponsorship
Job Location: Fully remote with up to 30% travel & reside in the United States
Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 plus bonus
THE COMPANY
Meridian Partners, LLC – a minority-owned and operated business – is one of the nation’s fastest-growing small companies and a 9-Time Inc. 5000 Honoree. Since 2002, Meridian has helped organizations maximize value from their ERP investments, ensuring that enterprise software, infrastructure, and functionality are optimized to meet each organization or agency’s strategic goals. Meridian serves federal, state, and local governments, K-12, and commercial organizations.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Due to continued growth, Meridian Partners seeks an innovative and collaborative Workday Benefits Sr. Consultant SME to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful implementation and configuration of Workday HCM solutions, with a focus on Benefits for our public sector clients..
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Client Engagement & Solutioning
- Partner with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into effective Workday Benefits configurations. Lead discovery sessions and guide clients through solution design using a consultative approach.
- System Configuration & Testing
- Configure Workday Benefits modules, including Health, Insurance, and Retirement plans, based on client requirements. Demonstrate configurations via prototype environments and support clients through iterative design and testing cycles.
- Implementation Methodology
- Apply Workday’s Implementation Methodology (WDIM) across all project phases—from planning and architecting to testing and deployment—to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction.
- Best Practices & Optimization
- Advise clients on leveraging Workday best practices and pre-delivered content to drive system optimization and long-term scalability.
- Data Conversion & Validation
- Support the migration of legacy benefits data into Workday, working closely with the data team to validate accuracy, mapping logic, and successful loads.
- Integrations Collaboration
- Coordinate with the integration team to ensure benefits integrations with third-party vendors (e.g., carriers, payroll systems) are accurately configured, tested, and aligned with business requirements.
- Team Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
- Mentor junior consultants by providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for learning. Share insights and lessons learned across projects to elevate team capabilities and foster a collaborative delivery environment.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING FOR SUCCESS
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience implementing Workday HCM with a focus on Benefits.
- At least 1 year of experience working with Public Sector clients (state, local, or federal).
- Proficient in Workday configuration, data conversion, and testing within Workday Benefits module including unions negotiations.
- Active Workday Certification in Benefits required.
- Demonstrated strength in business analysis and client engagement.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
- Willingness to travel up to 30%.
- Experience with Human Resources/HCM and multiple, concurrent Workday deployments is a plus.
- Public Sector implementation experience is required.
THE TEAM
Led by an inspiring and empowering leadership team with decades of experience, you will work alongside a world-class group of professionals with deep expertise in ERP and Workday solutions. Our team is collaborative, client-focused, and committed to delivering impactful results..
BENEFITS
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverages, Meridian provides a collaborative people-centric culture with a focus on work-life balance as well as:
- Generous Time-Off Policy
- 401(k) – company match and immediate vesting
- Life Insurance – company paid
- Financial Coaching
- EAP Assistance
- Caregiver Support Program
- Health Care Support Program
- Adoption Assistance Program
- FSA/HSA
- Marketplace Perks offers discounts on a variety of well-being products and services including pet insurance
- Optional (employee paid) short-term & long-term disability, critical illness & accident
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. No third-party agencies or submissions will be accepted.
Applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws: Family Medical Leave Act , U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
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