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Workday Test Lead

Post Date

Apr 21, 2026

Location

New Brunswick,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

08901
US
Jun 21, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Project Manager

Req #

NNJ-c5cb8701-c2fb-4083-a4cd-663d64b81820

Pay Rate

$68 - $85 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring a Workday Test Lead for a global transformation project with one of its leading clients. The Workday Test Lead is responsible for overseeing all testing activities across the Workday program and serves as the senior testing authority for HCM, Recruiting and Payroll workstreams. This role owns the overall test strategy, test plan, and execution approach across System Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing, and end‑to‑end testing phases. The Test Lead will manage and align multiple testing leaders, lead UAT kickoffs and defect triage sessions, maintain testing stories and reporting in Jira, and step in hands‑on when needed to keep execution moving.

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

10+ years of enterprise testing experience, including 3+ years leading Workday testing on large HR programs
Proven ownership of test strategy, test planning, and execution governance across SIT, UAT, and end‑to‑end testing
Strong experience leading testing for Workday HCM and Recruiting/Talent Acquisition
Advanced Jira skills, including creating test stories, running reports/dashboards, and managing defect lifecycle
Experience defining and overseeing a test automation strategy, even if not hands‑on with automation tools

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience testing Advanced Compensation and year‑end planning processes
Background supporting divestitures, carve‑outs, or large enterprise transformations

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.