Test Lead

4 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

Welcome to First Bus

Join us as a Test Lead and take a leadership role in ensuring the quality and reliability of the HR and Payroll system as part of our People Services Transformation. If you have a proven track record in test leadership and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions, we encourage you to apply.

You will be responsible for the quality assurance efforts for the HR and Payroll systems in the People Services Transformation. You will manage a test team, develop comprehensive strategies, and contribute to project success. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you'll ensure a thorough understanding of system requirements and oversee the execution of rigorous testing. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a high-performing team, resolving defects, and providing strategic input for HR system implementations. You will help us deliver high-quality solutions and will be a key force in our transformative journey.

Key Skills and Experience:

5+ years of experience. Demonstrated experience as a Test Lead in HRIS implementations, showcasing a track record of successful test leadership practices. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team towards achieving common goals. In-depth understanding of testing methodologies and best practices, ensuring a strategic and effective approach to testing procedures. Proven experience in executing both manual and automated testing procedures for complex HR and Payroll systems. Familiarity with test management tools and proficiency in creating and maintaining test scripts. Knowledge of data migration testing processes and validation to ensure accurate and secure data transfer. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment, fostering teamwork, effective communication, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record of successfully leading teams through complex testing phases, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. Experience in providing strategic input into testing processes and influencing testing strategies for HR system implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development of comprehensive test strategies and test plans, outlining a strategic approach to testing procedures. Manage a team of test analysts, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Collaborate with the project team to comprehensively understand system requirements, ensuring alignment with testing objectives. Oversee the execution of both functional and non-functional testing, ensuring a rigorous assessment of the HR and Payroll system. Ensure timely identification and resolution of defects, collaborating with the development team and maintaining a focus on system optimisation. Work collaboratively with the wider project team, vendors, subject matter experts, regional Heads of HR, and the Technology and HRIS team to agree and establish specific testing requirements. Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills, motivating and guiding the test team towards project success.

This role highly values practical experience in HR system implementations, and candidates with expertise in HR platforms such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, Ceridian, etc., will be highly regarded. If you are a dedicated Test Lead ready to contribute to our transformative journey, we want to hear from you.

Rewards & Benefits

Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass Cycle to work scheme 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares Enhanced maternity / paternity pay Flexible working

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

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