• Payroll Tester Lead - Hybrid

    MSys Inc. (Washington, DC)


    Job summary:

    Title:

    Payroll Tester Lead - Hybrid

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    Length and terms:

    Long term - W2 or C2C

     

    Position created on 12/17/2025 04:09 pm

    Job description:

    ** Webcam interview; *** Long term project *** Hybrid - 3 days onsite (Local candidates only) ***Linkedin Must*

    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.

    Contact the recruiter working on this position:

    The recruiter working on this position is Rohit(Shaji Team) Bala

    His/her contact number is His/her contact email is [email protected]

     

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