Sr. Workday Talent & Learning Consultant - Public Sector

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 ​ About Meridian Partners Meridian Partners, LLC 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 Workday career inside a collaborative, supportive, and fast-growing consulting environment, Meridian is the place for you. THE OPPORTUNITY As a Workday Talent & Learning Senior Consultant, you will take a lead role in designing, configuring, and deploying Talent, Performance, and Learning solutions for state, local, federal, and K–12 clients. You’ll work directly with HR and organizational development leaders to modernize their workforce strategies using Workday’s Talent & Learning ecosystem. You won’t just configure—you’ll advise, shape strategy, influence change, and help clients build workforce programs that truly matter. Expect meaningful work, complex problem-solving, and the chance to guide public-sector teams through transformational change. What You’ll Do Client Strategy & Leadership • Partner with public-sector clients to understand Talent, Learning, and Performance needs • Lead discovery sessions that translate organizational goals into Workday-driven outcomes • Serve as a strategic advisor to HR, OD, and training teams Configuration & Delivery • Configure Workday Talent modules including Performance, Succession, Career, Optimization • Use your Learning expertise to support LMS configuration and compliance training needs • Create documentation, testing plans, and data validation aligned with Meridian’s QA & MDF standards • Present prototypes, gather feedback, and refine the design to match client goals Execution & Governance • Apply Meridian’s Workday Delivery Framework (MDF) and WDIM methodology • Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and project governance • Collaborate with Practice Directors and Project Managers to ensure alignment and delivery excellence Best Practices & Innovation • Recommend strategies that boost Talent adoption, engagement, and performance • Identify workflow automation and analytics opportunities • Contribute to internal tools, templates, and innovation assets to enhance our practice Team Leadership • Mentor junior consultants • Participate in cross-practice collaboration • Share insights, lessons learned, and best practices to elevate the team ⭐ What You Bring • Partner Workday Certification in Active Talent and/or Learning is REQUIRED • 3+ years Workday consulting experience in Talent and Learning • State and/or local government/agency Workday full-life cycle implementation experience (required) • Strong configuration, advisory, and stakeholder engagement skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and government-driven timelines • Familiarity with workforce development, compliance tracking, and training requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, HR, or related field • Ability to travel up to 30% Why You’ll Love Working at Meridian • People-first culture with true work-life balance • Immediate 401(k) vesting + company match • Generous PTO and flexible remote environment • Comprehensive benefits including caregiver support, financial coaching, adoption assistance, EAP, medical/dental/vision • A collaborative, mission-driven team passionate about delivering real impact • Opportunity to grow your career in a high-performing, rapidly scaling Workday practice At Meridian, you’ll be surrounded by experts who support, challenge, and uplift one another—while partnering with clients whose work directly impacts communities across the country. Ready to Elevate Your Workday Career? Join a team where your expertise matters, your ideas are valued, and your work drives real transformation in the public sector. Apply today to become a Sr. Workday Talent & Learning Consultant with Meridian Partners. 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 tot his job