Symmetrio · 1 month ago
Lead QA Engineer - AI & Test Automation (Workforce Management)
Symmetrio is recruiting a Lead QA Engineer - AI & Test Automation to support a large-scale enterprise workforce transformation initiative. This role involves leading quality assurance efforts across workforce management systems and driving a modern automation-first testing strategy.
Responsibilities
Lead quality assurance initiatives supporting a greenfield WorkForce Software implementation across enterprise workforce management systems and integrated business platforms
Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies spanning functional, integration, regression, UAT, payroll parallel, performance, and release validation activities
Design, build, and oversee scalable automated testing frameworks supporting UI, API, backend, and enterprise integration testing efforts
Validate critical workforce management modules including:
Time & Attendance
Scheduling and Shift Management
Absence Management and Accruals
Workforce Compliance and Pay Rules
Employee Self-Service and Mobile Workforce functionality
Payroll and HRIS integrations
Partner closely with HR, payroll, workforce management, operations, and implementation teams to validate workforce business processes, pay calculations, labor rules, scheduling logic, and compliance requirements
Lead testing efforts surrounding complex workforce scenarios including overtime rules, accrual policies, shift differentials, union requirements, meal break compliance, and payroll-impacting workflows
Drive enterprise integration testing activities across HRIS, payroll, ERP, identity management, middleware, and other connected enterprise systems
Establish automation-first QA practices designed to improve test coverage, reduce manual testing effort, and accelerate release readiness throughout implementation phases
Support modern QA capabilities including AI-assisted testing, intelligent automation, automated defect analysis, and advanced quality reporting initiatives
Develop reporting dashboards and quality metrics that provide visibility into testing progress, defect trends, release risk, and overall implementation readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Strong experience leading QA initiatives within enterprise workforce management, HCM, payroll, or large-scale business system implementations
Hands-on experience building or managing automated testing frameworks within complex enterprise environments
Experience supporting workforce management platforms such as WorkForce Software, UKG Kronos, Dayforce, ADP, or similar workforce/payroll systems
Strong understanding of workforce management concepts including: Time & Attendance, Pay Rules, Scheduling, Accruals and Leave Management, Payroll processing, Workforce compliance
Preferred
Prior experience supporting greenfield workforce management implementations
Experience testing complex workforce/payroll environments with high-volume hourly employee populations
Familiarity with workforce compliance requirements including overtime regulations, labor laws, union environments, and payroll governance
Experience with AI-assisted testing tools, intelligent automation platforms, or advanced quality analytics capabilities
Experience with SQL, API validation, data reconciliation, and enterprise integration testing
Scripting or programming experience using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or similar languages used within automation engineering
Experience supporting enterprise digital transformation or large-scale operational modernization initiatives
Relevant QA, Agile, or automation certifications are a plus
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Company
Symmetrio
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