Senior Test Analyst (Brisbane Based)

KJR is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to design and execute testing for the UKG Workforce Management implementation. Working under the Test Lead, the role involves developing test scenarios, managing defects, supporting payroll validation, and collaborating with HR, Payroll, Operations and technical teams to ensure system configuration, integrations, and pay rules operate as intended.

Contract Details:

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration: 2-3 months

Key Responsibilities  

Test Design & Documentation

• Develop detailed test cases and end-to-end scenarios aligned to:
• Approved requirements
• Configuration decisions
• Integration design specifications
• Solution architecture documentation
• Contribute to test script frameworks and maintain traceability within agreed test management tools.
• Ensure test coverage across:
• Time capture (clocks, mobile, web)
• Rostering and scheduling
• Awards interpretation and pay rules
• Leave accruals and adjustments
• Payroll interface and reconciliation
• Identity and downstream integrations
• Support maintenance of test data standards and environment readiness controls.
• In a UKG context, this includes validating not just “does it work?” but “does it calculate correctly under real-world award scenarios?”

Test Execution & Defect Management

• Execute SIT, Payroll Parallel and UAT scenarios in line with approved test plans.
• Record and manage defects within agreed tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jira or equivalent).
• Provide detailed defect evidence including:
• Replication steps
• Screenshots and system logs
• Payroll impact analysis where relevant
• Participate in defect triage forums and support prioritisation discussions.
• Assist in variance analysis during payroll parallel testing.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Engage with business SMEs to clarify test scope and validate expected outcomes.
• Support coordination of UAT activities including:
• Scenario walkthroughs
• Test readiness checks
• Execution tracking and issue resolution
• Provide subject matter input into test strategy and planning discussions.
• Support investigation and resolution of complex testing issues in collaboration with DTI and vendor teams.

Risk, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Identify testing risks and escalate appropriately to the Test Lead.
• Implement continuous improvement activities within testing practices and artefact quality.
• Contribute to refinement of testing templates, standards and knowledge repositories.
• Identify opportunities for test automation where appropriate.
• The Senior Test Analyst is expected to think beyond individual scripts and recognise systemic patterns — particularly where pay rule logic or integration sequencing may create downstream risk.

Professional Independence & Judgement

• Work independently within established testing frameworks.
• Manage multiple competing priorities across parallel test cycles.
• Exercise judgement in applying testing standards to complex workforce scenarios.
• Provide expert input into test summary reporting and phase readiness assessments.

Technical & Professional Competencies

• Strong understanding of the full testing lifecycle and quality assurance principles.
• Experience working across Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Demonstrated experience using test management and defect tracking tools such as:
• Azure DevOps
• Jira
• Quality Centre (or equivalent platforms)
• Strong analytical capability, particularly in validating calculation-based systems.
• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project or similar).
• Experience working on Workforce Management, HRIS or Payroll systems (highly desirable).
• Understanding of award interpretation, pay rules logic and payroll reconciliation principles (desirable for UKG programs).

Required Skills 

Essential  

·       Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, IT or something relevant to software testing

·       Demonstrated experience as a Test Analyst

·       Exposure to Time & Attendance, Payroll, HRIS processes and systems, specifically Kronos or UKG Pro

Desirable

·       Prior experience in the Health Industry

·       ISTQB Certification – Foundation Level

Who are we?

Started out of a garage on the Gold Coast, KJR brought innovation and change to the Tech industry since 1997. We now have supported offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra where we provide our testing expertise and quality assurance services to various sectors such as Government, Defence, Healthcare, Utilities, Media, and entertainment as well as Transport and freight.  

Our talented Consultants form part of our KJR Family called ‘The Collective’ and are provided with a lot of support such as career development opportunities and employee recognition programs as we want them to shine and be the best version of themselves. We also have our Co-op, an annual employee conference where the KJR staff from all states fly to the Gold Coast to get to know each other, bond through activities and of course...have fun together! 

Being the winner of the AIIA Diversity Award 2023 shows how much KJR cares about diversity and inclusion. In our mission to elevate gender equality, KJR is a proud corporate sponsor of ANUAFC and UC Capitals where we provide scholarships to women, and we also provide our support to the career advancement of women in the tech industry. 

Passionate about preserving history, KJR uses its leverage of human-machine teaming to identify and protect Queensland’s high-value cultural assets. Additionally, in view of creating opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander businesses, KJR recently became a gold corporate member of Kinaway. 

We believe that we can make a difference in the community around us, and you can help us to make it happen! 

Want to know more about KJR? Check it out at www.kjr.com.au 

Check out some of the innovation projects we're involved in: https://kjr.com.au/corporate-social-responsibility/ 

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