**Role & seniority: ** Workforce Management Testing Lead (enterprise WFM testing leadership; independent contractor)

**Stack/tools: **

ADP WFS / WorkForce Suite
UKG WFM: UKG Pro WFM, UKG Dimensions
Kronos/UKG: Kronos Workforce Central (or related UKG/Kronos WFM)
Testing/defect governance & reporting artifacts (test plans, dashboards, status reports)
Top 3 responsibilities:
- Own testing strategy, methodology, governance, entry/exit criteria, and test sign-off
- Lead coordination and execution across SIT, UAT, regression, parallel, end-to-end, post-deployment validation
- Manage defects/triage, retesting/regression closure, and provide readiness/status reporting across implementation waves
Must-have skills:
- Proven lead experience testing enterprise WFM/HCM/Payroll implementations
- Hands-on testing with ADP WFS or UKG/Kronos WFM platforms
- Strong coverage of SIT/UAT/parallel/regression/end-to-end test cycles
- Ability to develop test strategies/plans and establish quality controls/governance
- Strong defect management and cross-team coordination (functional, technical, payroll, integrations)
- Working knowledge of Time & Attendance, scheduling, pay rules, leave/accruals, HRIS integrations
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with Payroll validation/parallel payroll testing and HR/HCM/payroll integrations
- **Global/multi-co

Full Description

Workforce Management Testing Lead

ADP WFS / UKG WFM

Location: Philippines – Fully Remote

Work Schedule: Night Shift / US Time Zone

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Workforce Management Testing Lead to lead and coordinate testing activities for enterprise WFM implementations. The Testing Lead will own the overall testing approach, governance, execution coordination, defect management, readiness reporting, and testing sign-off across implementation phases and deployment waves.

Candidates may have experience with either ADP WorkForce Software (WFS) or UKG Workforce Management, including UKG Pro WFM, UKG Dimensions, Kronos Workforce Central, or related UKG/Kronos platforms.

Key Responsibilities Define the overall testing strategy, methodology, approach, and governance. Develop testing standards, templates, processes, and quality controls. Develop and maintain detailed test plans and testing schedules.

Lead and coordinate

System Integration Testing (SIT)
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Parallel Testing
Regression Testing
End-to-End Testing
Post-deployment validation
Coordinate testing resources across functional, technical, payroll, integration, and business teams.

Ensure test coverage across

Time & Attendance
Timekeeping
Scheduling
Attendance policies
Pay Rules
Leave and Accruals
Payroll interfaces
HR/HCM integrations
Monitor test execution, coverage, defects, risks, dependencies, and completion status.
Lead defect triage, prioritization, retesting, regression validation, and closure.
Coordinate testing across multiple deployment waves or country implementations.
Provide testing readiness and status reporting to project leadership and stakeholders.
Establish and monitor testing entry and exit criteria.
Coordinate formal testing completion and sign-off.
Key Deliverables
Test Strategy
Test Plans
Testing schedules
Testing governance documentation
Defect Dashboard
Testing Status Reports
Risk and issue reporting
Testing readiness assessments
Testing completion documentation
Testing Sign-Off

Required Qualifications Strong experience leading testing activities for enterprise WFM, HCM, Payroll, HRIS, or related system implementations.

Hands-on testing experience with at least one of the following

ADP WorkForce Software / WorkForce Suite
UKG Pro Workforce Management
UKG Dimensions
Kronos Workforce Central
Other closely related UKG/Kronos WFM solutions
Strong experience with SIT, UAT, regression testing, parallel testing, and end-to-end testing.
Experience developing test strategies, test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and testing governance.
Strong defect management and defect triage experience.
Experience coordinating testers and testing resources across multiple teams.
Experience communicating testing progress, risks, defects, and readiness to project leadership.
Strong understanding of Workforce Management and Time & Attendance processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience testing Payroll and HR/HCM integrations.
Experience with payroll validation and parallel payroll testing.
Experience supporting global, regional, or multi-country WFM implementations.
Experience coordinating testing across multiple deployment waves.
ISTQB, Certified Tester, or related QA/testing certification is an advantage.