Workday Test Lead

Position:W2 Workday Test Lead / Workday Testing Consultant (Payroll, Benefits, Compensation)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (relocation required for non-local candidates)
Duration: Contract to Hire
Job : 176844

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Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced HCM Workday Test Lead to oversee and execute comprehensive testing strategies for Workday modules. This role requires a hands-on professional with a strong background in Workday HCM testing, including functional, regression, and integration testing. The ideal candidate will also provide leadership in test planning, defect management, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring alignment with change management and audit controls.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on Test Execution:
  • Execute end-to-end functional, regression, and integration testing across Workday modules, including 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.
• 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 work streams are handled by the full-time team.
• 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.

Position:W2 Workday Test Lead / Workday Testing Consultant (Payroll, Benefits, Compensation)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (relocation required for non-local candidates)
Duration: Contract to Hire
Job : 176844

Only Citizen and Green Card
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced HCM Workday Test Lead to oversee and execute comprehensive testing strategies for Workday modules. This role requires a hands-on professional with a strong background in Workday HCM testing, including functional, regression, and integration testing. The ideal candidate will also provide leadership in test planning, defect management, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring alignment with change management and audit controls.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on Test Execution:
  • Execute end-to-end functional, regression, and integration testing across Workday modules, including 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…