Consultant - HR Systems Testing

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Halifax is seeking a detail-oriented Tester with a background in Human Capital Management systems. The ideal candidate will validate functional requirements and ensure the quality of HCM applications. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in various testing approaches, preferably in HCM or ERP systems.
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce testing is a plus.
• Flexibility and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and HR stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for HCM modules.
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement of testing processes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Understanding of HR lifecycle

Experience with HCM/ERP systems

Familiarity with test management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR, or related field

Tools

JIRA

HP ALM

TestRail

Job description

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The opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Tester ideally with a background in Human Capital Management (HCM) systems and a deep understanding of the HR lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating functional requirements, executing test cases, and ensuring the quality and performance of HCM applications.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and HR stakeholders to understand functional requirements.
• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for HCM modules (e.g., Core HR, Recruitment, Onboarding, Payroll, Performance Management, Learning, Offboarding).
• Validate end-to-end HR lifecycle processes and ensure system functionality aligns with business needs.
• Identify, document, and track defects using test management tools.
• Participate in system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement of testing processes.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards in HR systems.

Skills and attributes for success

We’re interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for transformation programs.

If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in various testing approaches , preferably in HCM or ERP systems (e.g., Dayforce, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday).
• Strong understanding of the full HR lifecycle and associated business processes.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM, TestRail).
• Flexibility and ability to travel

Ideally, you’ll also have

Ceridian Dayforce testing experience.

What we look for

Eagerness to learn, innovate, and thrive in the ever-evolving world of HR Transformation.

What we offer

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• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
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