HCM Workday Test Lead

Hands-On Test Execution (Primary Focus)

• 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 Digital.ai 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 Digital.ai (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 Workday’s semi-annual updates).
• Familiarity with testing tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, ALM, or ServiceNow (in addition to Digital.ai).
• 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.