Payroll Tester Lead || Washington, DC (Local candidates only)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Tester Lead to support the testing and implementation of a new payroll system. This role involves working closely with project managers, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure the system meets functional, compliance, and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define payroll system requirements and testing strategies.

• Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and scripts for payroll functionalities, including:

• • Gross pay (salary, hourly, overtime, bonuses)

• • Tax withholdings (federal, state, local)

• • Deductions (benefits, 401k, union dues)

• • Leave management (accruals, usage, payouts)

• • Retroactive pay

• • Payroll journal entries and financial integrations

• • Employee self-service (pay stubs, W2s)

• • Reporting and compliance

• Lead and execute System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Facilitate UAT sessions with HR and payroll users, document feedback, and ensure resolution of issues.

• Identify, log, and track defects; coordinate with development teams for timely fixes.

• Conduct regression testing to ensure new features do not disrupt existing processes.

• Validate payroll data for accuracy and integrity across systems.

• Provide regular updates on testing progress and outcomes.

• Assist in creating training materials and user documentation.

• Participate in post-implementation reviews and suggest improvements.

Additional Duties

• Analyze business processes related to finance, accounting, procurement, and payroll.

• Align system configurations with Oracle Fusion Financials and PeopleSoft modules.

• Document workflows, interfaces, and data structures.

• Use tools like JIRA, Confluence, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint for documentation and collaboration.

• Conduct peer reviews and support Agile development practices.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in payroll systems and ERP testing.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud (HCM, Financials, Procurement).

• Strong background in software testing (SIT, UAT, regression, performance).

• Deep understanding of payroll operations, tax rules, union agreements, and timekeeping.

• Experience with PeopleSoft and Kronos is highly desirable.

• Proven ability to translate business requirements into testable scenarios.

• Public sector or government experience preferred.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (Scrum Master/Product Owner roles).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

• PeopleSoft certification.

• Experience with UKG Workforce Central or UKG Workforce Management Cloud.

• Exposure to cloud-based ERP deployments.