Payroll Tester Lead

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Payroll Tester Lead

Location: Hybrid 3 days onsite in Washington DC (Local candidates only)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Tester Lead to support the testing and implementation of a new payroll system. This role involves working closely with project managers developers and business stakeholders to ensure the system meets functional compliance and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define payroll system requirements and testing strategies.
Create and maintain detailed test plans test cases and scripts for payroll functionalities including:
- Gross pay (salary hourly overtime bonuses)
- Tax withholdings (federal state local)
- Deductions (benefits 401k union dues)
- Leave management (accruals usage payouts)
- Retroactive pay
- Payroll journal entries and financial integrations
- Employee self-service (pay stubs W2s)
- Reporting and compliance

Lead and execute System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Facilitate UAT sessions with HR and payroll users document feedback and ensure resolution of issues.
Identify log and track defects; coordinate with development teams for timely fixes.
Conduct regression testing to ensure new features do not disrupt existing processes.
Validate payroll data for accuracy and integrity across systems.
Provide regular updates on testing progress and outcomes.
Assist in creating training materials and user documentation.
Participate in post-implementation reviews and suggest improvements.

Additional Duties

Analyze business processes related to finance accounting procurement and payroll.
Align system configurations with Oracle Fusion Financials and PeopleSoft modules.
Document workflows interfaces and data structures.
Use tools like JIRA Confluence Excel Word Visio and PowerPoint for documentation and collaboration.
Conduct peer reviews and support Agile development practices.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in payroll systems and ERP testing.
Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud (HCM Financials Procurement).
Strong background in software testing (SIT UAT regression performance).
Deep understanding of payroll operations tax rules union agreements and timekeeping.
Experience with PeopleSoft and Kronos is highly desirable.
Proven ability to translate business requirements into testable scenarios.
Public sector or government experience preferred.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (Scrum Master/Product Owner roles).

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Computer Science or related field.
PeopleSoft certification.
Experience with UKG Workforce Central or UKG Workforce Management Cloud.
Exposure to cloud-based ERP deployments.

Job Title: Payroll Tester Lead Location: Hybrid 3 days onsite in Washington DC (Local candidates only) Position Overview We are seeking a skilled Payroll Tester Lead to support the testing and implementation of a new payroll system. This role involves working closely with project managers de...