Sr. Workday Recruiting Consultant
About Meridian
Meridian is a minority-owned, 9-Time Inc. 5000 honoree and one of the nation's fastest-growing small businesses. For more than two decades, we've helped organizations modernize and maximize their ERP and Workday investments—delivering solutions that are efficient, scalable, and aligned to each client’s mission.
We proudly serve state and local governments, federal agencies, K–12 organizations, and commercial clients, giving our team exposure to meaningful work that directly improves communities and public services nationwide.
If you’re looking to grow your career inside a collaborative, supportive, and fast-growing consulting environment, Meridian is the place for you!
Sr. Workday Recruiting 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 in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future
The Opportunity
Meridian Partners is seeking a Senior Workday Recruiting Consultant to join our growing public sector Workday practice. This role is ideal for an experienced Workday professional with deep expertise in Workday Recruiting and Talent Acquisition, particularly within government and education environments.
As a senior consultant, you will lead the delivery of Workday Recruiting solutions designed for public sector hiring, balancing efficiency, compliance, and transparency while supporting each client’s workforce planning and public service mission.
You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through complex recruiting processes and ensuring their Workday Recruiting configuration aligns with regulatory, union, and civil service requirements.
Responsibilities
Client Engagement & Solutioning
• Lead end-to-end Workday Recruiting implementations for state, local, education, and other public sector organizations
• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition stakeholders to gather and translate public-sector-specific recruiting requirements, including compliance and approval workflows
System Configuration & Testing
• Configure the Workday Recruiting module, including Job Requisitions, Recruiting Hub, Candidate Management, Interview Scheduling, Offer Management and Onboarding.
• Design and deliver functional prototypes that reflect public sector recruiting needs and governance models
• Lead testing, validation, and deployment activities across recruiting workflows
Implementation Methodology & Framework Alignment
• Advise on data conversion and integration strategies with legacy applicant tracking systems and related tools
• Support the development of dashboards, analytics, and reporting to meet government compliance, audit, and transparency requirements
Best Practices & Optimization
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team knowledge-sharing and best practices
• Ensure project milestones, deliverables, and stakeholder communications remain aligned throughout the engagement
Minimum Qualifications
• Active Workday Recruiting Implementer Certification is REQUIRED
• 5+ years’ Workday full-cycle implementation experience (Recruiting focus)
• 1+ years’ leading workstream implementations
• 3+ years’ Public Sector consulting experience within state or local agencies
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Ability to work standard East Coast hours
Pay Transparency
Compensation for roles at Meridian varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific practice, role, skillset, and level of experience. As required by law, Meridian provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired.
Base Salary Range is $140,000 to $170,000 plus bonus is available for this specific role.
Why You’ll Love Working at Meridian
A collaborative, people-first culture
Generous time off and flexible remote environment
401(k) with company match that immediately vests
Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, caregiver/adoption support, financial coaching, EAP
Company-paid life insurance
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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Meridian is a minority-owned, 9-Time Inc. 5000 honoree and one of the nation's fastest-growing small businesses. For more than two decades, we've helped organizations modernize and maximize their ERP and Workday investments—delivering solutions that are efficient, scalable, and aligned to each client’s mission.
We proudly serve state and local governments, federal agencies, K–12 organizations, and commercial clients, giving our team exposure to meaningful work that directly improves communities and public services nationwide.
If you’re looking to grow your career inside a collaborative, supportive, and fast-growing consulting environment, Meridian is the place for you!
Sr. Workday Recruiting 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 in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future
The Opportunity
Meridian Partners is seeking a Senior Workday Recruiting Consultant to join our growing public sector Workday practice. This role is ideal for an experienced Workday professional with deep expertise in Workday Recruiting and Talent Acquisition, particularly within government and education environments.
As a senior consultant, you will lead the delivery of Workday Recruiting solutions designed for public sector hiring, balancing efficiency, compliance, and transparency while supporting each client’s workforce planning and public service mission.
You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through complex recruiting processes and ensuring their Workday Recruiting configuration aligns with regulatory, union, and civil service requirements.
Responsibilities
Client Engagement & Solutioning
• Lead end-to-end Workday Recruiting implementations for state, local, education, and other public sector organizations
• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition stakeholders to gather and translate public-sector-specific recruiting requirements, including compliance and approval workflows
System Configuration & Testing
• Configure the Workday Recruiting module, including Job Requisitions, Recruiting Hub, Candidate Management, Interview Scheduling, Offer Management and Onboarding.
• Design and deliver functional prototypes that reflect public sector recruiting needs and governance models
• Lead testing, validation, and deployment activities across recruiting workflows
Implementation Methodology & Framework Alignment
• Advise on data conversion and integration strategies with legacy applicant tracking systems and related tools
• Support the development of dashboards, analytics, and reporting to meet government compliance, audit, and transparency requirements
Best Practices & Optimization
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team knowledge-sharing and best practices
• Ensure project milestones, deliverables, and stakeholder communications remain aligned throughout the engagement
Minimum Qualifications
• Active Workday Recruiting Implementer Certification is REQUIRED
• 5+ years’ Workday full-cycle implementation experience (Recruiting focus)
• 1+ years’ leading workstream implementations
• 3+ years’ Public Sector consulting experience within state or local agencies
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Ability to work standard East Coast hours
Pay Transparency
Compensation for roles at Meridian varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific practice, role, skillset, and level of experience. As required by law, Meridian provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired.
Base Salary Range is $140,000 to $170,000 plus bonus is available for this specific role.
Why You’ll Love Working at Meridian
A collaborative, people-first culture
Generous time off and flexible remote environment
401(k) with company match that immediately vests
Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, caregiver/adoption support, financial coaching, EAP
Company-paid life insurance
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).
Apply Now
Apply Now