Workday Payroll Test Lead - INTL PHL

Post Date

Mar 30, 2026

Location

New Brunswick,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

08901
US
May 31, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Project Manager

Req #

NNJ-db0b6348-3a59-41ef-81d4-715e9f18eabb

Pay Rate

$24 - $30 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring a Workday Test Lead to lead a global payroll integration for one of its largest clients in the life sciences space. The Regional Payroll Testing Lead will own end‑to‑end payroll integration testing for a specific region (EMEA or APAC), including creation and execution of the regional test plan, coordination of 3–4 testers, and validation of data flowing from Workday to payroll vendors. This role is hands‑on, executing payroll‑impacting transactions in Workday, validating PECI outputs, reviewing results, managing defects, and partnering closely with Workday HCM, payroll vendors, and regional stakeholders to ensure payroll accuracy and readiness. The role is fully remote, with delivery expected from resources located in the Philippines.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years' experience supporting Workday HCM and payroll testing in enterprise environments
Proven experience leading regional payroll integration testing, including ownership of test plans and execution oversight
Strong working knowledge of Workday PECI integrations, pay groups, one‑time payments, salary data, and pay-impacting fields
Hands-on experience testing payroll vendor integrations
Experience leading teams of testers, coordinating execution of high‑volume test scenarios across regions
Strong business acumen and communication skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience testing ADP payroll or other global payroll vendors
Prior experience on global carve‑outs, vendor transitions, or payroll vendor cloning initiatives

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.