Local profile only – Chicago, Illinois //
Contract Duration: Until the end of 2026
Possibility of Conversion: No
Location/ Remote and work schedule: Chicago – 3 days per week
Chicago, Illinois 60606,
Open to Relocation Candidates: Not 1st preference
Onboarding (background check, references, etc): Yes
Start Date (Client Urgency): ASAP
Interview Process: 2 Rounds
We are seeking a seasoned Workday Test Lead to support a major Workday migration project. This onshore, Chicago-based role requires a hands-on leader with deep expertise in Workday testing—spanning functional testing, data migration, and configuration validation. Strong leadership and client-facing skills are essential, along with the ability to drive quality across multiple workstreams and modules.
Requirements:
· Extensive hands-on experience in Workday, particularly in data migration, Functional (HCM, Payroll), Integrations and E2E Testing.
· Strong working knowledge of HCM, Payroll, Absence, Recruiting and Compensation Workday modules.
· Proven track record in leading testing teams and managing onshore/offshore coordination.
· Prior Workday Phase 0 Project migration projects experience for large clients
· Workday Functional Automation testing experience with any major Workday Testing automation tools (Ex: Kainos Smart Test, Opkey, TOSCA)
Nice to have:
· Background in the airline or transportation industry is a significant plus.
· Drive automation testing efforts using API testing tools like Selenium, RestAssured and ReadyAPI.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and manage end-to-end Workday testing efforts across various modules, including Core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Recruiting, and Compensation.
· Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and scripts.
· Conduct functional, integration, and regression testing, ensuring thorough coverage.
· Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to align testing with overall project goals.
· Identify and document defects, oversee resolution processes, and manage test-related risks.
· Provide clear and regular testing status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
· Mentor and support junior testers, ensuring quality and consistency across the team.
· Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and internal QA processes.
Thanks, and Regards
Akhil Rawat
Sr. Technical Recruiter | Tekfin Solutions LLC
EMAIL: Akhil@tekfinconsulting.com