People Consulting - Senior Consultant - HCM Testing

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global firm where you'll have the opportunity to shape your career while making a significant impact on clients’ HR transformation initiatives. As a Functional Tester, you will validate requirements and ensure HCM applications perform to the highest standards, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance people and processes across organizations.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Generous vacation policy

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in functional testing, preferably in HCM or ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of the full HR lifecycle.
• Experience with automation testing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and HR stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for HCM modules.
• Identify, document, and track defects using test management tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

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

Tools

JIRA

HP ALM

TestRail

Job description

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Date: May 27, 2025

Requisition ID: 1611366

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Our People Consultants empower our clients to envision and achieve transformative success by mastering and sustaining innovative changes in people, processes, and technology.

We empower our clients HR functions to unlock greater organizational value through innovative talent strategies, streamlined operations, and cutting-edge HCM technology modernization initiatives.

The opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Functional Tester with a strong 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.

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.
• 3+ years of experience in functional testing, 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 .

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience with automation testing tools.

Knowledge of SQL for data validation.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Ceridian Dayforce certification is a plus.

What we look for

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

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting ourneuroinclusionand accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

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