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 Now**Role:**Test Lead (Workday HCM)**Location:** London, UK**Employment Type:** Full-time / Contract**Work Mode :** Hybrid **Industry:** Insurance **Experience:** 8–12 years overall testing experience, 4+ years in Workday HCM**Job Summary**We 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 Responsibilities****Test 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 & Experience****Mandatory*** 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