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Workday Testing & Data Staging Lead
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Inclusive Workday Testing & Data Staging Lead for an opportunity in Chicago, IL/ Houston, TX (Hybrid).
Position Title: Workday Testing & Data Staging Lead
Location: Chicago, IL/ Houston, TX.
Anticipated Start Date: 12/17/2025
Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 6 months contract
Job Type: [PART TIME (>=30 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [Hybrid]
Pay Range: $60/hr. - $65/hr.
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Job Description:
About the Role:
We're seeking a seasoned Test Lead to own test execution, coordination and data staging across the full Workday E2E implementation (HR, Payroll, Integrations, Reporting & Analytics). This is a high-visibility role partnering with internal and external to drive quality and readiness. Responsible for leading all test data staging activities for the Workday implementation, ensuring the correct data is in place for E2E, integration, and reporting testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead setup and validation of test data across environments (development, QA, UAT)
- Coordinate data loads with HRIT and integration teams; ensure prerequisite data is ready for test cycles
- Manage and validate data loads, cleanses, transformations and error remediation
- Develop and maintain the test data staging plan and schedule
- Monitor data readiness metrics and support test teams with pre-load and post-load validations
- Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years' experience in data staging/data migration in enterprise Workday implementations
- Familiarity with Workday data loads (EIBs, Studio), data validation, and troubleshooting
- Strong Excel and data validation skills preferred
- Excellent coordination and leadership in a cross-functional environment
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
Keywords:
Workday Testing
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward' s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 247772 when responding to this ad.
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