Test Lead (Workday HCM)

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom# Test Lead (Workday HCM) at N Consulting LtdLocationLondon, England, United KingdomSalary£85000 - £95000 /yearJob TypeFull-timeDate PostedApril 27th, 2026Apply NowRole:Test Lead (Workday HCM)Location: London, UKEmployment Type: Full-time / ContractWork Mode : Hybrid Industry: Insurance Experience: 8-12 years overall testing experience, 4+ years in Workday HCMJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Test Lead with strong Workday HCM expertise to lead end-to-end testing activities for a UK-based Insurance client. The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of Workday HCM modules, UK payroll and regulatory requirements, and proven leadership skills to manage testing teams, stakeholders, and delivery milestones in a complex enterprise environment.Key ResponsibilitiesTest Leadership & Delivery* Lead end-to-end testing for Workday HCM implementations, enhancements, and integrations.* Define and own the test strategy, test plans, schedules, and test governance.* Manage test execution across System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Regression Testing.* Track and report test progress, defects, risks, and quality metrics to senior stakeholders.Workday HCM Expertise* Provide testing leadership across Workday HCM modules, including: + Core HCM + Compensation & Benefits + Absence Management + Talent / Performance (if applicable) + UK Payroll (preferred)* Validate Workday business processes, configurations, and security roles.* Oversee testing of Workday integrations (inbound/outbound), reports, and business process frameworks (BPF).UK Insurance Domain & Compliance* Ensure testing aligns with UK regulatory, compliance, and data protection standards (e.g., HMRC, GDPR).* Understand HR and payroll processes specific to the UK Insurance sector.* Support audit requirements with proper test evidence and traceability.Stakeholder & Team Management* Act as the single point of contact for all testing activities.* Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, Workday functional consultants, and business users.* Manage and mentor onshore/offshore testing teams.* Facilitate UAT workshops and sign-off with business stakeholders.Required Skills & ExperienceMandatory* 8+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 4 years in Workday HCM testing.* Strong hands-on experience in Workday HCM modules and business process testing.* Solid understanding of UK HR and Payroll processes.* Proven experience as a Test Lead or Test Manager in large enterprise programs.* Expertise in defect management, test management tools, and test reporting.* Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.Preferred* Experience working with UK-based Insurance clients.* Workday certification (HCM / Payroll) is a plus.* Experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery models.* Exposure to automation testing in Workday environments.* Knowledge of data migration and parallel payroll testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr