Workday Test Lead

Job Title : Workday Testing Data Staging Lead

Location : (Chicago, IL or Houston, TX - Hybrid)

Tenure : 6+ months

About the Role :

We’re seeking a seasoned Test Lead to own test execution, coordination and data staging across the full Workday E2E implementation (HR, Payroll, Integrations, Reporting & Analytics). This is a high-visibility role partnering with internal and external to drive quality and readiness. Responsible for leading all test data staging activities for the Workday implementation, ensuring the correct data is in place for E2E, integration, and reporting testing.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead setup and validation of test data across environments (development, QA, UAT)
• Coordinate data loads with HRIT and integration teams; ensure prerequisite data is ready for test cycles
• Manage and validate data loads, cleanses, transformations and error remediation
• Develop and maintain the test data staging plan and schedule
• Monitor data readiness metrics and support test teams with pre-load and post-load validations

Required Skills & Experience :