Test Lead

West500 Partners; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

West500 Partners is seeking a contract Test Lead to own the test strategy, plan, and approach for an HR/payroll implementation in the Seattle area. The role focuses on leading UAT, parallel payroll testing, and payroll reconciliation, with hands-on leadership of end-to-end test cycles.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in software testing, including 3+ years in test leadership, and deep experience with HRIS/HCM systems such as Dayforce, Lawson, Workday, and PeopleSoft.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software testing experience with at least 3 years in Test Lead/QA leadership.
• Experience testing HR & Payroll systems (Dayforce, Lawson, Workday, PeopleSoft).
• Experience with UAT, parallel payroll testing, and payroll reconciliation.
• Experience developing test strategy and coordinating end-to-end test cycles.
• Strong defect management and triage experience.
• Knowledge of HR processes (hire-to-retire lifecycle, compensation, benefits, time tracking).
• Background in integration testing (APIs, middleware, SFTP).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the test strategy for the HR/payroll implementation.
• Lead UAT and parallel payroll testing activities.
• Coordinate end-to-end test cycles and ensure coverage.
• Manage defects and drive triage resolutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across HR, IT, and business teams.

Skills

Test leadership

HR/Payroll testing

UAT

Parallel payroll testing

Test strategy

Defect management

HR processes

Integration testing

Stakeholder management

Tools

Dayforce

Lawson

Workday

PeopleSoft

Job description

For over 80 years, our well-established, mission-driven client has supported the Seattle-area community by providing subsidized rental housing and rental assistance for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents. They’re currently in need of a contract Test Lead to develop and own the test strategy, test plan, and test approach for their HR and Payroll implementation. Experience testing HRIS/HCM systems during an implementation is essential, as is experience leading UAT and parallel payroll testing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of talented, mission-driven professionals who are improving our local Seattle community.

Hybrid remote opportunity: onsite 2 days a week (Greater Downtown Seattle area)

Contract through December 2027 (w/full benefits)

An ideal candidate will have the following:

• 8+ years of experience in software testing with at least 3 years in Test Lead/QA leadership
• Experience testing HR & Payroll systems (Dayforce, Lawson, Workday, PeopleSoft, etc.)
• Experience with UAT, parallel payroll testing, and payroll reconciliation
• Experience developing test strategy and coordinating end-to-end test cycles
• Strong defect management and triage experience
• Knowledge of HR processes (hire-to-retire lifecycle, compensation, benefits, time tracking, etc.)
• Background in integration testing (APIs, middleware, SFTP, etc.)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor at this time. U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply