Test Lead (Workday HCM)

N Consulting Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

N Consulting Limited is seeking a Test Lead (Workday HCM) to oversee testing for a UK-based Insurance client. The ideal candidate will lead testing activities, manage teams, and ensure compliance with UK regulatory standards. Required skills include at least 8 years of software testing experience, with 4 years focused on Workday HCM. Familiarity with UK HR and Payroll processes is essential. This full-time position is hybrid, with a salary range of £85,000 to £95,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software testing, at least 4 years in Workday HCM testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in Workday HCM modules and business process testing.
• Solid understanding of UK HR and Payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing for Workday HCM implementations.
• Define test strategy, plans, schedules, and governance.
• Track and report test progress, defects, risks, and metrics.

Skills

Software testing

Workday HCM modules

UK HR and Payroll processes

Stakeholder communication

Test management tools

Job description

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom# Test Lead (Workday HCM) at N Consulting LtdLocationLondon, England, United KingdomSalary£85000 - £95000 /yearJob TypeFull-timeDate PostedApril 27th, 2026Apply Now**Role:**Test Lead (Workday HCM)**Location:** London, UK**Employment Type:** Full-time / Contract**Work Mode :** Hybrid **Industry:** Insurance **Experience:** 8–12 years overall testing experience, 4+ years in Workday HCM**Job Summary**We are seeking an experienced **Test Lead with strong Workday HCM expertise** to lead end-to-end testing activities for a UK-based Insurance client. The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of Workday HCM modules, UK payroll and regulatory requirements, and proven leadership skills to manage testing teams, stakeholders, and delivery milestones in a complex enterprise environment.**Key Responsibilities****Test Leadership & Delivery*** Lead **end-to-end testing** for Workday HCM implementations, enhancements, and integrations.* Define and own the **test strategy, test plans, schedules, and test governance**.* Manage test execution across **System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Regression Testing**.* Track and report **test progress, defects, risks, and quality metrics** to senior stakeholders.**Workday HCM Expertise*** Provide testing leadership across Workday HCM modules, including: + Core HCM + Compensation & Benefits + Absence Management + Talent / Performance (if applicable) + UK Payroll (preferred)* Validate Workday business processes, configurations, and security roles.* Oversee testing of **Workday integrations** (inbound/outbound), reports, and business process frameworks (BPF).**UK Insurance Domain & Compliance*** Ensure testing aligns with **UK regulatory, compliance, and data protection standards** (e.g., HMRC, GDPR).* Understand HR and payroll processes specific to the **UK Insurance sector**.* Support audit requirements with proper test evidence and traceability.**Stakeholder & Team Management*** Act as the **single point of contact** for all testing activities.* Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, Workday functional consultants, and business users.* Manage and mentor onshore/offshore testing teams.* Facilitate UAT workshops and sign-off with business stakeholders.**Required Skills & Experience****Mandatory*** 8+ years of experience in **software testing**, with at least 4 years in **Workday HCM testing**.* Strong hands-on experience in **Workday HCM modules** and business process testing.* Solid understanding of **UK HR and Payroll processes**.* Proven experience as a **Test Lead or Test Manager** in large enterprise programs.* Expertise in **defect management, test management tools**, and test reporting.* Excellent **stakeholder communication and leadership** skills.**Preferred*** Experience working with **UK-based Insurance clients**.* Workday certification (HCM / Payroll) is a plus.* Experience with **Agile and Waterfall** delivery models.* Exposure to **automation testing** in Workday environments.* Knowledge of data migration and parallel payroll testing.