Workday Test Lead

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a seasoned Workday Test Lead for a 44-day contract role based in Leeds, focused on guiding End-to-End testing of a Workday HCM integration project. This role demands nearly 10 years of experience with Workday, leading test delivery and managing change activities across integrations.

Qualifications

• Nearly 10 years of experience in Workday deployments.
• Strong background in SME and Enterprise environments.
• Hands-on in test execution with confident strategy definition.

Responsibilities

• Own the testing and change workstreams, ensuring functional requirements and integrations are tested.
• Deliver clear reporting to inform test progress and Go/No-Go decisions.
• Support delivery of key artifacts: test scripts, logs, defect reports.

Skills

Test Leadership

Workday Deployments

Testing Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Documentation

Job description

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Client:

ITR Partners

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

? Remote / occasional travel to London | ?️ Initial 44 Days | ? Competitive Day Rate | ? E2E & UAT Testing Focus | ? Workday Launch Experience Essential

We’re looking for a seasoned Test Lead to join a Workday HCM integration project currently preparing for End-to-End testing. The ideal candidate will bring nearly 10 years of experience in Workday deployments, including multiple Workday Launch implementations across SME and Enterprise environments.

This is an initial 44-day contract focused on leading test delivery and change activities across a suite of integrations, with strong potential to extend.

? Key Responsibilities:

• Own the testing and change workstreams, ensuring all functional requirements and integrations are tested against objective KPIs
• Define and run the testing strategy, from planning to execution, including E2E and UAT phases
• Deliver clear reporting to inform test progress and Go/No-Go decisions
• Ensure test data, environments, and dependencies are prepared and aligned to programme timelines
• Coordinate testing across internal teams, vendors, and SMEs, tracking defects and managing re-tests
• Support delivery of key artefacts: test scripts, logs, defect reports, sign-off documentation
• Design and run a fit-for-purpose change management plan
• Handover change delivery to SMEs post-implementation
• Support input into cutover planning and readiness
• Workday Launch experience is essential
• Approx. 10 years’ Workday experience, with deep expertise in test leadership
• Strong background in both SME and Enterprise deployments
• Confident defining test strategies and KPIs, while being hands-on in test execution
• Able to operate independently in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
• Skilled in documentation, stakeholder engagement, and vendor coordination

? Start: Immediate

? Remote, with occasional travel to London

? Duration: 44 days (initial), with potential to extend