Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead with strong Workday HCM expertise to lead end-to-end testing activities for a UK-based Insurance client. The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of Workday HCM modules, UK payroll and regulatory requirements, and proven leadership skills to manage testing teams, stakeholders, and delivery milestones in a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

Test Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end testing for Workday HCM implementations, enhancements, and integrations.
• Define and own the test strategy, test plans, schedules, and test governance.
• Manage test execution across System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Regression Testing.
• Track and report test progress, defects, risks, and quality metrics to senior stakeholders.

Workday HCM Expertise

• Provide testing leadership across Workday HCM modules, including:
• Core HCM
• Compensation & Benefits
• Absence Management
• Talent / Performance (if applicable)
• UK Payroll (preferred)
• Validate Workday business processes, configurations, and security roles.
• Oversee testing of Workday integrations (inbound/outbound), reports, and business process frameworks (BPF).

UK Insurance Domain & Compliance

• Ensure testing aligns with UK regulatory, compliance, and data protection standards (e.g., HMRC, GDPR).
• Understand HR and payroll processes specific to the UK Insurance sector.
• Support audit requirements with proper test evidence and traceability.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Act as the single point of contact for all testing activities.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, Workday functional consultants, and business users.
• Manage and mentor onshore/offshore testing teams.
• Facilitate UAT workshops and sign-off with business stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory

• 8+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 4 years in Workday HCM testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in Workday HCM modules and business process testing.
• Solid understanding of UK HR and Payroll processes.
• Proven experience as a Test Lead or Test Manager in large enterprise programs.
• Expertise in defect management, test management tools, and test reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Experience working with UK-based Insurance clients.
• Workday certification (HCM / Payroll) is a plus.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Exposure to automation testing in Workday environments.
• Knowledge of data migration and parallel payroll testing

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate