Test Lead

Planit are world leaders in application testing and quality engineering. We provide solutions that support organisations to deliver high quality systems, applications, and IT architecture.

Planit is now a proud NRI company and part of a global movement to deliver a sustainable and secure future through better Information Technology exchanges. Our team offer expert consultancy, bespoke services, tailored training and unique solutions to complex projects. Specialising in digital quality, Planit have a geographic footprint across many continents, with 1700+ permanent employees and have been recognised in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Application Testing Services.

Our values and ethos are focused on an intrinsic connection to our people, the awareness of our environment and our pursuit to be better than yesterday. We continue to lead the industry with unrivalled ideas, ability, and a quest to discern paradigms.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead / Test Manager - HRIS to join our dynamic consulting team, supporting a leading client in the HR/Workforce Management sector. This role is ideal for a testing professional with strong leadership, functional testing, and integration experience who thrives in complex enterprise environments.

As part of our consultancy, you'll be delivering high-quality testing services across critical HRIS programs. You'll be instrumental in defining strategy, leading test execution, and ensuring quality outcomes across systems such as Dayforce, Workday, or other Workforce Management/HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage end-to-end testing efforts across HRIS projects, including functional, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Lead and execute testing strategy, planning, design, execution, and defect management.
• Apply and uphold test governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and audit/compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and vendors to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Coordinate testing activities across multiple workstreams with minimal supervision.
• Provide reporting and insights on test progress, quality metrics, and risks.
• Mentor and guide junior testers when required.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Test Lead or Test Manager in complex enterprise environments.
• Hands-on testing experience in functional, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience with Dayforce, Workday, or other Workforce Management/HRIS platforms is highly desirable.
• Strong test governance knowledge - with hands-on experience defining and enforcing test processes, documentation standards, and quality gates.
• Experience working independently across multiple concurrent projects in matrixed environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound understanding of the full SDLC/STLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g. HP ALM, JIRA, Zephyr, or similar).
• Ability to work both strategically and tactically - managing testing from both leadership and execution standpoints.

Culture and Benefits:

We believe in fostering a culture where our people are rewarded for the work they do and looked after from their first day at Planit With us you'll experience:

• Opportunities to grow your skills vertically and horizontally taking advantage of a world class training and development programme.
• True flexible working initiatives
• Joining an organisation where innovation is at the heart of what we do.
• Career development initiatives in place so you can be your best self.
• Wellness activities, staff discounts, free LinkedIn Learning licences, referral bonuses, car leasing options and much more

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Planit is an equal opportunity employer.