Payroll Systems Test Lead

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Position: Payroll Systems Test Lead (Oracle Fusion / PeopleSoft) (Local candidates only)

Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite in Washington, DC (Local candidates only)

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Visa: Open

Very Urgent Role A quick Interview

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Tester Lead to support the testing and implementation of a new payroll system. This role involves working closely with project managers, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure the system meets functional, compliance, and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define payroll system requirements and testing strategies.
• Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and scripts for payroll functionalities, including:
  • Gross pay (salary, hourly, overtime, bonuses)
  • Tax withholdings (federal, state, local)
  • Deductions (benefits, 401k, union dues)
  • Leave management (accruals, usage, payouts)
  • Retroactive pay
  • Payroll journal entries and financial integrations
  • Employee self-service (pay stubs, W2s)
  • Reporting and compliance

• Lead and execute System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Facilitate UAT sessions with HR and payroll users, document feedback, and ensure resolution of issues.
• Identify, log, and track defects; coordinate with development teams for timely fixes.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure new features do not disrupt existing processes.
• Validate payroll data for accuracy and integrity across systems.
• Provide regular updates on testing progress and outcomes.
• Assist in creating training materials and user documentation.
• Participate in post-implementation reviews and suggest improvements.

Additional Duties

• Analyze business processes related to finance, accounting, procurement, and payroll.
• Align system configurations with Oracle Fusion Financials and PeopleSoft modules.
• Document workflows, interfaces, and data structures.
• Use tools like JIRA, Confluence, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint for documentation and collaboration.
• Conduct peer reviews and support Agile development practices.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in payroll systems and ERP testing.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud (HCM, Financials, Procurement).
• Strong background in software testing (SIT, UAT, regression, performance).
• Deep understanding of payroll operations, tax rules, union agreements, and timekeeping.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and Kronos is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into testable scenarios.
• Public sector or government experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (Scrum Master/Product Owner roles).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• PeopleSoft certification.
• Experience with UKG Workforce Central or UKG Workforce Management Cloud.
• Exposure to cloud-based ERP deployments.

Thanks & Regards,
Gaurav Gaur
Email: gaurav@dmsvisions.com | Phone : 972-645-9280

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurav-gaur-hr/

DMS Vision ,INC

4645 Avon Lane, Suite 210

Frisco, TX 75033