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.