What's in it for you?
* Lead testing on a major enterprise HCM and Payroll transformation
* Work with complex platforms including Workday HCM and Aurion Payroll
* Play a critical role in delivering a high-impact payroll solution
Role
As the Test Manager, you will lead the testing workstream for the ElevateHR Project, part of Program. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of a new Workday HCM and Aurion Payroll solution through comprehensive, well-governed testing activities.
Working closely with the Test Lead, Project Manager, business stakeholders, SMEs, and vendors, you will manage end-to-end testing across system integration, UAT, regression, and parallel payroll testing. You will ensure alignment with certified agreements, payroll rules, statutory obligations, and critical business processes, while providing clear and concise reporting to project leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain, and govern the Test Strategy and Test Plan, including scope, environments, test data, and testing governance
* Lead the development and review of test scenarios and scripts covering Workday HCM, Aurion Payroll, integrations, payroll rules, and certified agreements
* Manage execution of System Integration, End-to-End, Regression, UAT, and Parallel Payroll testing phases
* Lead daily defect triage and manage the full defect lifecycle, including prioritisation, assignment, retesting, and closure
* Ensure full requirements traceability and maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
* Produce testing dashboards, executive-level status reporting, and Test Closure Reports
* Coordinate with business SMEs, vendors, and implementation partners to resolve testing issues and ensure solution alignment
* Support cutover planning, dress rehearsal activities, and go-live readiness
* Provide expert advice on best-practice testing approaches and defect resolution for HCM/Payroll implementations
Skills Required
* Proven experience managing end-to-end testing for HCM and Payroll transformation programs
* Extensive hands‐on experience testing Workday HCM and Aurion Payroll
* Strong understanding of Workday HCM functional areas and system integrations
* In-depth knowledge of Australian and Queensland payroll requirements, including EBAs, awards, penalties, allowances, loadings, and statutory obligations
* Expertise in test planning, execution, defect management, and test governance
* Strong capability in defect triage and cross‐functional issue resolution
* Ability to produce clear, executive‐level reporting and dashboards
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Ability to join an in‐flight project and quickly establish effective working relationships
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Tertiary qualifications in IT, Business, HR, or a related discipline
* ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Test Manager Certification
* Agile / Scrum certification
* Experience within local government payroll environments
* In-depth knowledge of the Aurion Payroll and Workday HCM platforms
Talented, committed, can‐do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out toIsha Khannaatisha.khanna@akkodis.com
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