Workday Testing Consultant I

CHICAGO, IL OR REMOTE

TopBloc is a Workday boutique partner firm that provides fixed-time, fixed-price Workday deployment services and on-demand Workday support. Using our internal proprietary tool we are able to quickly implement Workday Human Capital Management, Payroll, and Financials business processes and technology, letting our customers focus on their business while they gain immediate value. Once live, we also provide expertise and resources as needed to support the customer’s individual Workday solution.

TopBloc is committed to providing employees with an environment that provides continuous learning, career development, and a sense of belonging. We are looking for a Workday Testing Consultant who is passionate about working in a collaborative environment and has the ambition to be a driver for success.

Requirements (What We're Looking For):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, Accounting/Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Required)

• Knowledge of project management technique, concepts, and tools (Required)

• Advanced knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs (Required)

• System implementations experience with Workday or HCM system (Preferred)

• Experience with Smartsheet (Preferred)

• Prior consulting experience either as an Workday consultant or with a consulting/software company (Preferred) 

• Excellent organization, time management, business development, communication skills (written and oral), and ability to operate autonomously 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with clients and co-workers in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust

• Good problem solver with ability to consider alternative and diverse perspectives

Responsibilities (What You’ll Do): 

• Simultaneously manage testing activities for multiple Workday projects in a fast-paced environment

• Alongside the clients project managers and/or client test lead, develop and execute a test strategy and test plans for each testing stage of the Workday methodology 

• Plan, schedule and track testing timelines and milestones using project management tools

• Establish metrics and dashboards using TopBloc systems and processes with the ability to read and explain raw data and its implications 

• Publish test execution, defect summary and daily/weekly status report to all the stakeholder

• Generates reports, correspondence, presentation materials, spreadsheets, graphics and other similar materials using TopBloc tools and systems

• Coordinate the scheduling and administration of testing with client counterparts

• Work with TopBloc consultants to ensure timely resolution of testing issues  

• Responsible for day-to-day management of testing progress and escalating to project manager as appropriate for resolution  

• Interact with colleagues, managers, and clients related to testing milestones and deliverables

• Ability to have crucial conversations to ensure successful testing outcomes

• Adapt to job requirement changes as the department grows

• Travel at client request up to 20%

• Attend Workday HCM training and become Workday certified

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits (What We’re Offering):

• Fast-paced and result oriented work culture with competitive base salary and quarterly bonuses

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Basic Life Insurance coverage

• Additional voluntary life insurance available

• Paid Parental Leave & Pregnancy Related Medical Leave

• Generous paid sick leave

• Unlimited PTO

• Monthly wellness/gym subsidy

• Monthly phone subsidy

• 401 (k) and ROTH retirement savings plan with matching

• Employee Assistance Program

• Company sponsored volunteer opportunities, LinkedIn Learning access, company and team outings

TopBloc is an Equal Opportunity Employer

#LI-REMOTE

The hiring base pay range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At TopBloc, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current hiring range salary is $50,000 - $68,000.