Workday Tester Manager

Workday Tester Manager

Location : Chicago, IL (Hybrid 2 days a week in the office)

Job Type : C2C\W2

Project description

Seeking a detail-oriented Workday Tester. The ideal candidate will have experience in testing Workday implementations, including functional testing, data migration and configuration. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to ensure the quality and accuracy of Workday solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead the testing work stream for the Workday migration project.

Expert with automation frameworks and DevOps pipelines

Manage all phases of testing : planning, strategy, execution, and reporting.

Coordinate cross-functional teams for data migration testing using SQR and other tools.

Oversee and participate in hands-on testing (Functional, Automation, API, UAT).

Ensure quality test deliverables and manage defect resolution processes.

Advise stakeholders on testing best practices and drive continuous improvements.

Act as SME for testing strategy, tools, and methodologies.

Track testing progress and provide regular status updates to leadership.

Skills

Must have

Strong Test lead / Manager who can drive the project independently

Hands-on experience with Selenium, API testing (Rest Assured, ReadyAPI), and automation frameworks. (Using Selenium and other associated coding

based automation tools, framework)

Workday + rich testing experience (in team management, test planning / strategy, experience in data migration, selenium automation, API testing types).

Test team management experience+ Automation testing experience : Functional Automation testing using Selenium, etc. API testing using Rest Assured, Ready API

Experience managing end-to-end and UAT testing cycles.

Solid understanding of test lifecycle, planning, execution, and defect tracking.

Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Previous consulting or

Strong functional knowledge of Workday (Payroll, Core HR, Absence, Rewards, Talent, Reporting, etc.).

Proficiency in SQR and other relevant migration / testing tools, Prior CI / CD experience

Nice to have

Workday-specific certifications (Workday Pro / Workday HCM) is an added advantage

Experience with HR systems implementation and migration projects.

Familiarity with automated testing tools and techniques.