Remote Workday Test Lead - HCM​/Payroll QA

Workday Test Lead (Testing & Validation) Architect I – Enterprise Solutions

UST is searching for a Workday Test Lead with hands‑on experience leading testing efforts in Workday implementations.

• Own and drive the end-to-end testing strategy for Workday implementations and releases
• Develop and manage the testing plan, including:
  • Unit Testing (supporting functional teams)
  • System Integration Testing (SIT)
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Payroll Parallel Testing (if applicable)
• Coordinate across functional work streams to ensure test coverage aligns with business processes and configurations
• Define and manage test scenarios, scripts, and data requirements
• Lead UAT execution, including:
  • Business user coordination and scheduling
  • Tester enablement and guidance
  • Daily triage calls and status tracking
• Manage defect tracking and resolution, partnering with functional teams to prioritize and drive closure
• Ensure clear visibility into testing progress, risks, and readiness for go‑live
• Support payroll parallel testing, including validation of results, reconciliation, and issue resolution
• Facilitate go/no‑go readiness discussions based on testing outcomes
• Drive testing governance, including:
  • Entry/exit criteria
  • Test completion metrics
  • Defect thresholds
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing frameworks, tools, and accelerators

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

• Current Workday Partner HCM Certification
• 5‑10+ years of experience in testing, QA, or Workday delivery roles
• Strong understanding of Workday business processes across HCM and/or Payroll domains
• Experience with:
  • UAT coordination and execution
  • Test planning and script development
  • Defect management and triage
  • Payroll parallel testing (strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams and client stakeholders during testing cycles
• Strong organizational and communication skills, especially under tight timelines
• Preferred:
  • Workday functional experience (HCM, Payroll, Time & Absence, Benefits, etc.)
  • Experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure Dev Ops, etc.)
  • Experience supporting global or multi‑country deployments

Role

Location:

Remote‑US

Compensation Range: $109,000-$164,000

Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company‑paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.

Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short‑term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part‑time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.