Workday Functional Test Analyst

Description :

Position : Workday Functional Test Analyst

Location : Remote (Offshore)

Duration : Contract

Job Summary :

The Workday Functional Test Analyst focuses on testing and quality assurance for multiple Workday modules, ensuring accurate configurations and business processes through thorough testing, documentation, and stakeholder engagement. This role requires a strong understanding of Workday's architecture and business processes (HCM, Benefits, Compensation, etc.) to design and execute complex test strategies, validate system configurations, and support the resolution of defects during implementations, enhancements, and bi-annual Workday updates.

Job Description :

Workday Functional Testing and Quality Assurance :

- Design, develop, and meticulously execute complex test cases and detailed test scripts for Workday solutions, encompassing new functionality, feature enhancements, and the semi-annual Workday updates across multiple tenants.

- Lead and perform all phases of the testing lifecycle, including System Integration Testing (SIT), cross-functional Regression Testing, and coordinating formal User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Workday modules.

- Utilize the Workday Test Automation Framework (or equivalent third-party tools like Kainos Smart) to build, execute, and maintain automated regression suites to guarantee configuration stability post-updates.

- Document, log, and prioritize defects, bugs, and configuration errors using enterprise-grade issue tracking systems, driving technical resolution in collaboration with configuration specialists and integration teams.

- Validate end-to-end business process flows, security configurations (e.g., Security Groups and Domain Security Policies), and critical condition rules within Workday to ensure strict compliance with defined functional specifications.

Functional Analysis and Configuration Validation :

- Analyze and translate complex HR and IT business requirements into precise technical functional specifications and measurable testable outcomes within the Workday environment.

- Perform in-depth validation of core Workday configurations, including Calculated Fields, report elements, conditional routing, notifications, and integration setup related to various modules.

- Ensure comprehensive testing coverage across a broad range of modules, including Workday HCM Core, Compensation, Absence Management, Benefits, Talent Management, and Recruiting.

- Provide expert Level 2/3 functional support during testing cycles and post-go-live, diagnosing and resolving issues related to configured objects, security access, and data integrity.

- Maintain detailed documentation of test results, configuration changes, and process flows, ensuring a comprehensive audit trail for quality assurance.

Project Collaboration and Metrics :

- Collaborate effectively with HRIS, HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, IT, integration specialists, and external consultants to define testing scope and manage dependencies.

- Act as the quality gatekeeper for system releases, providing clear, concise, and technical status reporting, risk assessments, and sign-off recommendations to project leadership.

- Provide regular status updates and deliver technical testing metrics (e.g., test coverage, defect leakage, and defect resolution rate) to project teams.

Qualifications :

- Experience : Mandatory 3+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience as a Workday Functional Analyst, specialized Workday QA, or similar functional role.

- Education : Mandatory Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Technical Skills (Mandatory) :

- Hands-on experience with testing tools and methodologies specifically tailored for Workday environments (e.g., Workday Test Framework, Smartsheet or third-party testing platforms).

- Strong functional understanding of multiple Workday modules such as HCM, Compensation, Absence, Benefits, Talent, and Recruiting.

Core Skills : Exceptional analytical, organizational, and structured problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Methodology : Experience with Agile or Waterfall project methodologies is a plus.

Preferred Skills :

- Workday Certifications : Current or recent Workday Pro Certification in a core module (e.g., HCM, Absence) or equivalent advanced Workday training is highly desirable.

- Data and Reporting : Advanced ability to create and validate Workday Custom Reports leveraging specialized Calculated Fields (e.g., Lookup Hierarchy, Evaluate Expression) to support test data verification and outcome analysis.

- Defect Management Tools : Advanced proficiency with JIRA, ServiceNow, or other enterprise-grade ticketing and test management systems for robust defect tracking and reporting.

- Integrations : Foundational knowledge of Workday integration types (EIBs, Core Connectors, Studio) and the ability to test integration results and error handling in conjunction with functional process testing.

- Security Validation : Specific experience testing security configurations and auditing user permissions by testing the functionality of different Security Group roles and domain policy restrictions.