Workday Test Lead

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees.

Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals.  All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Workday Test Lead to oversee the testing lifecycle for Workday implementations, updates, and integrations. The ideal candidate will lead test planning, design, execution, and reporting efforts while ensuring the quality and functionality of Workday modules align with business requirements. This role requires strong expertise in Workday functionality, testing methodologies, and team collaboration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and schedules for Workday implementations and upgrades.
• Define the scope, objectives, and criteria for successful testing.
• Lead test case development, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional, integration, and end-to-end scenarios.
• Coordinate and execute test cycles, including system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing.
• Identify, document, and manage test data requirements.
• Track, report, and prioritize defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Collaborate with technical and functional teams to resolve issues efficiently.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years leading Workday testing efforts.
• Hands-on experience with multiple Workday modules, such as HCM, Payroll and/or Financials.
• Proven track record of leading SIT, UAT, and regression testing cycles.
• Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Kainos, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Compensation:  

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $95,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $125,000/year in our highest geographic market.  Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits Highlights:  

Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.  Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and to enroll in the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and other wellness initiatives.  Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.