Workday Test Lead

US Tech Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an experienced Workday Test Lead to spearhead a significant migration project. This role, based in Chicago, requires a hands-on leader with a robust background in Workday testing, including functional testing, data migration, and configuration validation. You will lead testing efforts across multiple modules, implement test strategies, and drive automation initiatives using tools like Selenium. Collaborating with project managers and developers, you will ensure quality and compliance while mentoring junior testers. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a substantial impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in Workday testing, particularly in functional, data migration, and validation testing.
• Strong client-facing presence and ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end Workday testing efforts across various modules.
• Conduct functional, integration, and regression testing, ensuring thorough coverage.
• Provide clear and regular testing status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Workday Testing

Functional Testing

Data Migration

Configuration Validation

Automation Testing

Selenium

API Testing

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Tools

Selenium

RestAssured

ReadyAPI

Job description

Job Title: Workday Test Lead
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned Workday Test Lead to support a major Workday migration project. This onshore, Chicago-based role requires a hands-on leader with deep expertise in Workday testing—spanning functional testing, data migration, and configuration validation. Strong leadership and client-facing skills are essential, along with the ability to drive quality across multiple workstreams and modules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end Workday testing efforts across various modules, including Core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Recruiting, and Compensation.
• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and scripts.
• Conduct functional, integration, and regression testing, ensuring thorough coverage.
• Drive automation testing efforts using Selenium (Using Selenium and other associated coding based automation tools, framework)and API testing tools like RestAssured and ReadyAPI.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to align testing with overall project goals.
• Identify and document defects, oversee resolution processes, and manage test-related risks.
• Provide clear and regular testing status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Mentor and support junior testers, ensuring quality and consistency across the team.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and internal QA processes.

Qualifications:

• Extensive hands-on experience in Workday testing, particularly in functional, data migration, and validation testing.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks and DevOps pipelines.
• Strong working knowledge of key Workday modules.
• Proven data-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced, enterprise environments.
• Strong client-facing presence and ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in HR systems implementation and migration projects.
• Background in the airline or transportation industry is a significant plus.

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.


US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.