HCM Workday Test Lead W2

• Execute end-to-end functional regression and integration testing across all Workday modules including but not limited to:

• Core HCM
• Benefits
• Absence Management
• Time Tracking
• Payroll-related interfaces
• Security and Business Process (BP) changes

• Validate Workday configuration updates and ensure downstream impacts are identified and tested.
• Perform smoke testing and targeted regression testing for BAU releases and break/fix items.

Test Leadership & Planning

• Develop and maintain BAU test strategies test plans and execution schedules aligned to release timelines.
• Identify impacted business processes and define comprehensive test scenarios and regression coverage.
• Serve as the testing point of contact for BAU demand while acquisition workstreams are handled by the full-time team.

Defect & Request Management

• Log track and manage testing work and defects using as the system of record for incoming requests.
• Triage issues document clear reproduction steps partner with Workday analysts/configurators on resolution and execute retesting.
• Ensure defects are appropriately prioritized and resolved before release signoff.

UAT & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with HR functional owners and SMEs to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) when required.
• Provide guidance test scripts and entry/exit criteria to business testers.
• Communicate testing status risks and readiness in clear concise updates to stakeholders and management.

Test Assets Controls & Documentation

• Build and maintain reusable test scripts test cases and regression packs to improve future testing efficiency.
• Document test results production readiness recommendations and signoffs.
• Ensure testing practices align with change management audit and internal control expectations.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of QA/testing experience with demonstrated hands-on testing in Workday HCM.
• Experience executing testing across multiple Workday modules (not limited to Core HCM).
• Proven ability to operate as a hands-on Test Lead not just a coordinator.
• Strong understanding of Workday business processes configuration dependencies and integration touchpoints.
• Experience creating and maintaining test plans test cases regression suites and test evidence.
• Experience using (or similar tools) for intake tracking and managing testing work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate testing results and risks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Workday release cycles (including Workdays semi-annual updates).
• Familiarity with testing tools such as Jira Azure DevOps ALM or ServiceNow (in addition to ).
• Experience working in regulated or highly controlled environments (financial services experience is a plus).
• Prior experience supporting organizations undergoing acquisitions or large-scale change.

Key Deliverables & Success Measures

• Thorough BAU testing coverage across all impacted Workday modules.
• Well-maintained regression test assets that reduce risk and improve speed over time.
• Clear documented release readiness recommendations for each deployment.
• Effective defect management with timely resolution and minimal production incidents.
• Reliable BAU testing execution while acquisition initiatives proceed in parallel.

Regards:

Jitendra Shakya

PURPLE HIRES INC.

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