Job Specifications
Withers
Job title: HRIS Test Lead – 12 month FTC
Reporting to: IT Test Manager
Location: London
What are we looking for?
As part of a strategic investment, Withers are looking for an experienced HRIS Test Lead to support the successful implementation of a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) across our global offices. This role is critical to ensuring the quality, reliability, and integrity of the HRIS solution through rigorous testing and stakeholder collaboration. You will lead the end-to-end testing strategy, working closely with HR, IT, vendors, and business users to validate system functionality, data accuracy, and user experience.
The HRIS Test Lead works closely with HR SMEs, HRIS team, IT, system vendors, and project stakeholders to define the test strategy and plan, lead test activities, and establish robust HRIS test frameworks and approach. This role is critical to ensure that the new HRIS is accurate, functional and performant in line with business-critical requirements, both functional and non-functional, and supports core HR operations, reporting, and strategic workforce planning.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise, HR domain knowledge, and project delivery experience, with a strong focus on test quality, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.
Tasks And Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Planning
Develop and own the comprehensive test strategy for the HRIS implementation.
Define test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria for all phases (unit, system, integration, UAT).
Align testing activities with project milestones and go-live timelines.
Execution & Coordination
Lead and coordinate testing efforts across HR, IT, and vendor teams.
Manage test environments, data preparation, and defect tracking.
Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with global HR stakeholders.
Provide regular reporting to stakeholders on test progress
Be effective in defect management and resolution
Quality Assurance
Ensure system functionality aligns with business requirements and compliance standards.
Validate integrations with payroll, finance, time tracking, and other systems.
Monitor and report on test progress, risks, and issues to project leadership.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with HR process owners, business analysts, and external vendors.
Provide training and support to testers and end users during UAT.
Act as a key point of contact for testing-related queries and escalations.
Assist the IT test team with queries as required.
Assist the IT Test Manager with additional responsibilities where requested.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.
Core Competencies & Skills
Proven experience in HRIS testing (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, etc.).
Strong understanding of HR processes (core HR, talent, compensation, benefits, etc.).
Experience in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a global, matrixed environment with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to take ownership, multi-task and work to deadlines
ISTQB Foundation Level Certified. ISTQB Advanced would be advantageous
Personal Qualities
Inspires confidence
Enthusiastic and friendly
Able to work under pressure
Flexible approach to working hours
Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Smart and professional manner
Be well organised in calendar management and scheduling
Collaborative mindset with a consultative approach
The Essentials
12-month fixed term contract
930am to 530pm but flexibility is a must
Hybrid working policy with a minimum of 2 days in the office
12-week probation period
12-week notice period
Flexible benefit package including pension, private medical insurance, denplan, season ticket loan, subsidised gym memberships, lifestyle discount scheme, the ability to buy and sell holidays, flu jabs, doctors consultation service, cycle to work scheme, on site café and more
About Withers
A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.
For the past 125 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives.
As the global private client firm, we are trusted advisors to families, founders, fiduciaries and businesses – and more than this, to governments, charities and financial institutions.
We structure, grow and preserve capital. We protect reputations and relationships, ideas and innovations. We secure our clients’ legacies across generations.
We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deli