Sr Workday HCM Testing Analyst

KinderCare; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Beaverton, OR is seeking a seasoned Workday QA Analyst to lead testing of configuration updates, integrations, and bi-annual releases across HCM modules. You will design and execute end-to-end testing strategies, perform UAT, and coordinate with HR and IT teams.

This role requires 2–5+ years in HRIS/QA testing, strong Workday experience, and proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, and HP ALM. You will document defects, support payroll-related testing, and ensure data governance and

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in HRIS, QA testing, or HCM systems.
• Experience with HCM platforms, Workday strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes (hire-to-retire lifecycle).
• Experience with testing tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and execute end-to-end testing strategy for Workday configurations and HCM modules.
• Perform functional, regression and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Perform integration validations and monitor inbound/outbound data flows between HCM and external systems.
• Set up test environments for SME testing and maintain regression test inventory.
• Identify and document defects with screenshots, logs and environment details; track defects to resolution.

Skills

HRIS

QA testing

Workday

HR processes

Jira

Azure DevOps

HP ALM

Analytical thinking

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

HP ALM

Job description

• Support all testing related to Workday configuration updates, enhancements, integrations and bi-annual releases
• Develop, implement and execute comprehensive end-to-end testing strategy and tests to validate Workday system configurations, business processes, performance, and reliability for the included HCM modules: (Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, Payroll, Time, Absence and Benefits)
• Perform functional, regression and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Perform Integration validations, monitor and test inbound and outbound data flows between HCM and external systems or third-party vendors
• Responsible for setting up the test environment for business users as needed to conduct additional SME testing, includes maintaining regression test inventory
• Identify, document and communicate defects with detailed information for the failed test case/scenario with supporting documentation (screenshots, environment details, log files, etc.)
• Track defects through to resolution, partner with Workday HCM and technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve defects and issues, retest fixes to ensure quality and stability
• Ensure compliance with data governance and audit requirements
• Develop test result reports and provide insights to stakeholders
• Will act as Tier 2 Support for Payroll, Benefits, Employee Support and Compensation.
• Will backup Payroll Manager as needed so must have Payroll experience as well.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all testing related to Workday configuration updates, enhancements, integrations and bi-annual releases
• Develop, implement and execute comprehensive end-to-end testing strategy and tests to validate Workday system configurations, business processes, performance, and reliability for the included HCM modules: (Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, Payroll, Time, Absence and Benefits)
• Perform functional, regression and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Perform Integration validations, monitor and test inbound and outbound data flows between HCM and external systems or third-party vendors
• Responsible for setting up the test environment for business users as needed to conduct additional SME testing, includes maintaining regression test inventory
• Identify, document and communicate defects with detailed information for the failed test case/scenario with supporting documentation (screenshots, environment details, log files, etc.)
• Track defects through to resolution, partner with Workday HCM and technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve defects and issues, retest fixes to ensure quality and stability
• Ensure compliance with data governance and audit requirements
• Develop test result reports and provide insights to stakeholders
• Will act as Tier 2 Support for Payroll, Benefits, Employee Support and Compensation.
• Will backup Payroll Manager as needed so must have Payroll experience as well.

Testing Strategy & Execution

• Support all testing related to Workday configuration updates, enhancements, integrations and bi-annual releases
• Develop, implement and execute comprehensive end-to-end testing strategy and tests to validate Workday system configurations, business processes, performance, and reliability for the included HCM modules: (Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, Payroll, Time, Absence and Benefits)
• Perform functional, regression and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Perform Integration validations, monitor and test inbound and outbound data flows between HCM and external systems or third-party vendors
• Responsible for setting up the test environment for business users as needed to conduct additional SME testing, includes maintaining regression test inventory
• Identify, document and communicate defects with detailed information for the failed test case/scenario with supporting documentation (screenshots, environment details, log files, etc.)
• Track defects through to resolution, partner with Workday HCM and technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve defects and issues, retest fixes to ensure quality and stability
• Ensure compliance with data governance and audit requirements
• Develop test result reports and provide insights to stakeholders
• Will act as Tier 2 Support for Payroll, Benefits, Employee Support and Compensation.
• Will backup Payroll Manager as needed so must have Payroll experience as well.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with HR and IT teams to understand configuration changes, intended outcomes of the change, and testing requirements
• Coordinate testing timelines and ensure readiness for production deployment
• Guide business users to conduct SME testing within testing timeline
• Complete testing of configuration and pass over to HR stakeholder for final review
• Act as a liaison between functional and technical teams
• Recommend updates to Workday training materials (Workday Manual, quick guides, etc.) and as needed provide supporting documentation such as process descriptions and screen shots
• Identify risks impacting the timely delivery of the product and collaborate with Workday Product team to plan mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Required

• 2-5+ years of experience in HRIS, QA testing, or HCM systems
• Experience with HCM platforms (Workday strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of HR business processes (hire-to-retire lifecycle)
• Experience with testing tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills