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Workday Test Analyst – Payroll & Benefits (Execution-Focused)OverviewWe are seeking a hands-on Workday Test Analyst to support a large-scale global Workday transformation program.This role is highly execution-focused, supporting regional Test Leads across Payroll & Benefits. The ideal candidate will be a transactional Workday resource with strong experience performing data setup, EIB processing, and end-to-end test execution within Workday.This is not a test strategy or lead role — candidates must be comfortable working directly in the Workday system executing transactions and validating data.Key ResponsibilitiesExecute end-to-end Workday testing activities across Payroll & Benefits, including SIT, UAT, and regression testingPerform Workday transactions to support testing scenarios (Hire, Termination, Compensation Changes, Benefits Enrollment, Absence, etc.)Create, load, and validate data using EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder) for inbound and outbound integrationsExecute and validate Payroll testing, including:Gross-to-net calculationsEarnings, deductions, and tax validationsPayroll reconciliation and output validationValidate Benefits configurations, including:Eligibility rulesEnrollment processingPayroll deductions and downstream impactsPerform data validation and reconciliation between Workday and downstream systems (payroll vendors, benefits providers, etc.)Support integration testing (Core Connectors, EIB, PECI, inbound/outbound interfaces)Log, track, and manage defects using tools such as JIRA or ALMCollaborate with functional teams, integration teams, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure data accuracyPrepare and maintain test data, test scenarios, and execution results to support testing cyclesRequired Qualifications3–7+ years of hands-on Workday experience, specifically within Payroll and/or BenefitsStrong experience executing Workday transactions directly in the systemProven experience working with EIBs:Creating templatesLoading dataValidating outputsExperience supporting Payroll testing (gross-to-net, deductions, taxes, reconciliation)Experience supporting Benefits testing (eligibility, enrollments, integration impacts)Experience executing SIT/UAT testing cycles in WorkdayStrong data handling and validation skills (data setup, reconciliation, troubleshooting)Familiarity with integration testing (Core Connectors, EIB, PECI, etc.)Experience with defect tracking tools (JIRA, ALM, etc.)