Test Manager – Payroll, HR Transformation

Civiteq

Test Manager overseeing testing strategy and activities for a Payroll & HR transformation programme. Collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring effective delivery of solutions in a remote setting.

Posted 7/9/2026contractRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £500 per dayWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defining and maintaining the Test Strategy, approach and governance framework.
Planning and managing all phases of testing, including SIT, UAT, End-to-End Testing, Payroll Parallel Runs and Go-Live Readiness.
Coordinating business users, suppliers, technical teams and operational stakeholders throughout testing.
Managing defects, issues, risks and escalation processes.
Ensuring adequate coverage across business processes, payroll requirements, integrations, reporting and compliance obligations.
Supporting cutover planning, dress rehearsals and deployment readiness activities.
Providing clear reporting and recommendations to programme governance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading testing activities within large-scale business transformation or ERP programmes.
Experience working with public sector organisations, particularly Local Government, or within consultancy environments supporting public sector clients.
Strong understanding of test strategy, planning, governance and delivery.
Experience managing SIT, UAT and end-to-end business testing.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience managing defects, risks and testing dependencies.
Experience within Payroll, HR or Workforce Management system implementations.
Experience supporting data migration and integration testing.
Experience with best-of-breed business applications.
Previous Zellis experience would be advantageous.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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SaaS Civiteq is a company that delivers tailored solutions across Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and digital transformation specifically for public service organizations. With expertise in guiding central and local governments through successful ERP implementations, Civiteq helps streamline processes across finance, HR, and procurement. They support public service leaders in designing and implementing strategies that improve service delivery and enhance citizen outcomes, ultimately aiming to foster progressive public services for a brighter future. Test Manager – Payroll, HR Transformation 🔥 38 minutes ago 🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote 💵 £500 / year ⏳ Contract/Temporary 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🧾 Payroll Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Defining and maintaining the Test Strategy, approach and governance framework.
Planning and managing all phases of testing, including SIT, UAT, End-to-End Testing, Payroll Parallel Runs and Go-Live Readiness.
Coordinating business users, suppliers, technical teams and operational stakeholders throughout testing.
Managing defects, issues, risks and escalation processes.
Ensuring adequate coverage across business processes, payroll requirements, integrations, reporting and compliance obligations.
Supporting cutover planning, dress rehearsals and deployment readiness activities.
Providing clear reporting and recommendations to programme governance. 🎯 Requirements
Experience leading testing activities within large-scale business transformation or ERP programmes.
Experience working with public sector organisations, particularly Local Government, or within consultancy environments supporting public sector clients.
Strong understanding of test strategy, planning, governance and delivery.
Experience managing SIT, UAT and end-to-end business testing.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience managing defects, risks and testing dependencies.
Experience within Payroll, HR or Workforce Management system implementations.
Experience supporting data migration and integration testing.
Experience with best-of-breed business applications.
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Hard Skills & Tools

Test PlanningGovernance FrameworkDefect ManagementRisk ManagementIntegration TestingData MigrationEnd-to-End TestingBusiness Process CoverageReporting and RecommendationsCompliance Obligations

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder Coordination