Senior Testing Analyst - PGIM Ireland

pru; Letterkenny; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Leave 23 days

Pension Scheme

Job summary

PGIM Ireland, part of Prudential Financial Inc., is seeking a Senior Testing Analyst to own end-to-end testing for HR technology solutions. Hybrid role with two days in Letterkenny.

You will work with HR Centers of Excellence, Process Solutions and Technology teams across payroll, compensation, talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and performance management. Bring hands-on system testing, QA and business analysis experience in a large HR environment, plus Workday knowledge, strong

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system testing, QA, or business analysis in HR.
• Experience with HR systems like Workday from an admin or tech perspective.
• Knowledge of People Team processes across payroll, talent acquisition, compensation, performance and learning.
• Strong business analysis skills with test scenarios and data issue identification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across business, technical and vendor teams.
• Attention to detail and analytical problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing execution, including SIT, UAT and regression testing for initiatives and releases.
• Support testing across HR areas such as payroll, compensation, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance and learning, core HCM.
• Ensure test cases meet business requirements and expected outcomes.
• Develop test design and scripts with scenario coverage, defect management and sign-off processes.
• Identify testing risks and mitigation strategies; track defects through resolution and retesting.
• Collaborate with People Team Solutions, Technology and HR Centers of Excellence to validate outcomes.
• Develop and maintain testing standards, templates and documentation.
• Participate in project meetings, release planning and change management as needed.
• Champion continuous improvement including testing automation and vendor coordination models.

Skills

System testing

Quality assurance

Business analysis

Workday experience

HR processes

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Workday

Job description

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential Financial Inc. (PFI), we're always looking for ways to improve financial services. We're passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading global asset managers!

If you're not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that's investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you can expect:

The People Services & Solutions team is responsible for end-to-end ownership of processes and programs that support HR across the global enterprise. Within this organization, a unique opportunity exists for a Senior Testing Analyst to play a critical role in ensuring the quality, stability, and successful delivery of HR technology solutions. This role partners closely with HR Centers of Excellence, Process Solutions, and Technology teams to support testing efforts across key HR functions, including payroll, compensation, talent acquisition, onboarding, learning, and performance management.

Location: This role will be hybrid with 2 days a week in our Letterkenny office.

What you will do:

• Accountability for end-to-end People Team testing execution, including system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing for new initiatives, enhancements, and releases
• Support of a variety of testing efforts across a broad range of HR functional areas including payroll, compensation, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, and core HCM
• Understanding of end-to-end business processes to ensure test cases meet business requirements and expected outcomes
• Development of test design and scripts, including scenario coverage, defect management, and ensuring audit-ready documentation and clear sign-off processes
• Help identify testing risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track testing defects through resolution, including retesting and validation to confirm defects have been resolved successfully
• Partnership with People Team Process Solutions, Technology teams, and HR Centers of Excellence to validate testing outcomes
• Assist with the development and maintenance of testing standards, templates, and documentation.
• Participate in project meetings, release planning, and change management activities, as needed
• Championing of continuous improvement opportunities, including testing automation, process standardization, and improved vendor coordination models

What you will bring:

• Hands‑on experience in system testing, quality assurance, or business analysis within an HR or People Team function in a large, complex organization
• Experience with HR systems (i.e. Workday or similar) from an HR administrator or technology perspective
• Knowledge of People Team Operational processes across different areas of HR including but not limited to: payroll, talent acquisition, compensation, performance and talent management, learning and training, etc.
• Strong business analysis skills, including experience defining, documenting, and completing test scenarios as well as identifying data issues
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, with ability to engage across business, technical, and vendor teams
• Strong attention to detail, and analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple priorities and dependencies simultaneously

What will set you apart:

• Experience supporting global HR processes and understanding country-specific requirements and dependencies.
• Experience supporting testing activities for Workday implementations, upgrades, or releases, including Workday HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, Learning, or Talent modules.
• Familiarity working with system integrations, data validation, and end‑to‑end process testing across multiple technology platforms.
• Exposure to test automation tools and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to develop and maintain testing standards, templates, and reusable testing assets

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you:

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.
• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary.