Workday HCM testing programs | Newport Beach, CA

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Workday HCM transformation and wanted to reach out regarding a senior-level End-to-End Test & Assurance Lead opportunity.

This role will own the testing strategy and governance across the full Workday ecosystem, covering Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, Time/Absence, and multiple integrations (vendors, identity/security, downstream systems).

This is not a hands-on testing role — they are looking for someone who can lead and drive enterprise-level testing from strategy through go-live readiness.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the end-to-end test strategy across Workday HCM
• Lead UAT, SIT, regression, and parallel payroll testing
• Ensure full validation across hire-to-retire lifecycle
• Drive integration testing across payroll, benefits, and external vendors
• Establish test governance, quality gates, and readiness criteria
• Provide executive-level updates on risk, progress, and go-live readiness
• Oversee defect management and traceability from requirements through resolution
  
  

What They’re Looking For

• Strong experience leading Workday HCM testing programs
• Deep knowledge of:
• Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, Time & Absence
• Experience with:
• End-to-end testing strategy
• Parallel payroll testing
• Workday integrations & data migration
• Proven ability to operate in multi-vendor / system integrator environments
• Strong stakeholder presence with HR and executive leadership
  
  

Quick Details

• Client: Pacific Life
• Location: Newport Beach, CA (hybrid)
• Duration: 12-month contract
• Start: Late June
  
  

This is a high-visibility role where you’ll directly influence program readiness, risk management, and successful go-live execution for a major Workday initiative.