Job Title: Workday Talent Learning Sr. Consultant
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
Meridian Partners is actively seeking a Workday Talent Learning Sr. Consultant to join our expanding public sector consulting team. This role is ideal for an experienced, results-driven consultant with a deep understanding of Workday’s Talent and Learning modules and a strong track record of delivering implementations specifically for public sector clients. You will be at the forefront of helping government organizations modernize their talent and learning strategies through Workday's robust platform.
You will lead and support Talent Learning module implementations for a variety of clients, ensuring that project delivery aligns with the unique operational, compliance, and workforce development needs of public agencies and institutions.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Lead Workday Talent and Learning implementations for state, local, K-12, and other public sector organizations.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to public sector clients, guiding them through best practices for performance management, workforce development, and training compliance.
- Gather, document, and analyze client business requirements specific to the public sector’s operational frameworks.
- Configure Workday Talent and Learning modules, including but not limited to: Performance Management, Learning, Succession Planning, Career Development, and Talent Optimization.
- Create and present system prototypes to demonstrate functionality and gather feedback.
- Oversee testing and deployment phases, ensuring stakeholder alignment and readiness.
- Collaborate with technical teams to support data migration and integrations relevant to HR and training systems used in government environments.
- Provide mentorship to junior consultants and ensure internal knowledge transfer across project teams.
- Proactively manage client expectations and communicate potential risks, timelines, and status updates.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING FOR SUCCESS
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, or related field.
- 3+ years of Workday consulting experience, with a strong focus on Talent, Learning, and/or Performance Management modules.
- Minimum of 1 year experience delivering Workday projects for public sector clients (state, local, federal, or K-12).
- Proven ability to translate public sector goals and regulatory requirements into actionable Workday configurations.
- Active Workday Certifications in Talent and/or Learning required (must be current).
- Excellent stakeholder communication and facilitation skills, particularly in multi-agency or committee-driven environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently, often with government-imposed deadlines.
- Familiarity with workforce development initiatives, compliance tracking, and learning program administration within public entities.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
- Workday Public Sector deployment experience required, including clients with union requirements, civil service structures, or regulated compliance training programs.
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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