Payroll Tester Lead

Networking For Future, Inc. (NFF) is a Washington, DC-based company offering a performance-focused approach to delivering transformational IT, managed services, and smart technology solutions. Since 1996, NFF has delivered architecture, design implementation, professional support services, managed services, and hardware and software sales related to Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud and Data Center Solutions, Smart Technologies, Collaboration and Mobility, and Workforce Solutions.

In addition, NFF, an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified company, is a Cisco Gold Integrator Partner, Splunk Partner, Arista Partner, Cohesity Partner, Apptega Partner, NetApp Gold Partner, VMware Enterprise Partner, Axis Communications, Signify Partner, Rapid7 Partner, Foresite Partner, Arctic Wolf Partner, Microsoft Certified Silver Partner, Dell Solution Provider Partner. NFF also holds GSA Schedule 47QTCA21D0047 and many other government contract vehicles.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager and business stakeholders to understand payroll system requirements and design testing strategies for the new release.
• Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for all payroll-related functionalities, including but not limited to:
• Gross pay calculations (salaries, hourly wages, overtime, differentials, bonuses)
• Tax withholdings (federal, state, local) Garnishments and deductions (benefits, 401k, union dues)
• Leave management (accruals, usage, payouts)
• Retroactive pay processing
• Payroll journal entries and financial integrations
• Employee self-service functionalities (pay stub access, W2s)
• Reporting and compliance.
• Execute comprehensive test cycles, including SIT and UAT, for the payroll system release.
• Coordinate and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with key payroll and HR business users, guiding them through testing processes and documenting feedback.
• Identify, document, and track defects using established defect management processes, working closely with development teams for resolution.
• Perform thorough regression testing to ensure new functionalities do not negatively impact existing payroll processes.
• Conduct data validation to ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll data throughout the system.
• Provide regular status updates and progress reports on testing activities to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Support the development of training materials and user documentation related to the new payroll system functionalities.
• Participate in post-implementation review and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Understand and analyze business processes and requirements related to financial management, accounting, procurement, and other finance-related functions.
• Understand PeopleSoft and oracle Fusion Financials modules to align with business requirements, such as payroll operations, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset management, cash management, and other finance-related configurations.
• Understand UKG Workforce Central or UKG Workforce Management cloud Time and Attendance software is a plus Analyze processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement through software support.
• Document requirements in user stories/use cases and epics; Document test requirements in test cases;
• Analyze and document system interfaces, database structures, and data flows. Coordinate and lead analytic activities with stakeholders.
• Use software tools as required to document requirements, analyze needs, identify risk, propose designs, and write documentation.
• Conduct peer reviews.

• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, particularly Oracle Fusion Cloud applications (HCM, Financials, Procurement) is required, given  is powered by Oracle Fusion.
• Experience in IT project management and business analysis roles, with a strong emphasis on system implementation and testing.
• Proven expertise in managing and executing large-scale software testing efforts, including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and performance testing.
• Extensive experience with payroll systems and operations is a mandatory requirement. Candidates must understand payroll processes, tax implications, union rules, timekeeping, and associated integrations.
  Experience with specific payroll context (e.g., PeopleSoft, Kronos history) is a significant plus.
• Strong background in business process analysis and re-engineering, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into clear, testable scenarios and cases.
• Experience in the public sector or large government organizations is highly desirable, demonstrating an understanding of complex stakeholder environments and regulatory requirements.
• Skill in process analysis methods and techniques:
• Experience in analyzing processes and identifying opportunities for improvements through software support; experience establishing successful relationships with business stakeholders; experience in analyzing data structures and data flows; experience documenting test cases; experience as a Scrum Master/Product Owner in an Agile software development environment; excellent communication skills, both oral and written; and Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, MS Excel, Word, Visio, or a similar tool, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in working with third-party time and attendance systems such as Kronos, Hastus/Trapeze, integrations is a plus.
• Experience in cloud-based ERP deployments.

Preferred Requirements:
• Master's degree in computer science or a related field.
• PeopleSoft certified

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Paid Time Off

NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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