EY People Consulting - Senior Consultant HCM Testing 

Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax 

696267294

empower our clients to envision and achieve transformative success by mastering and sustaining innovative changes in people, processes, and technology.

We empower our clients HR functions to unlock greater organizational value through innovative talent strategies, streamlined operations, and cutting-edge HCM technology modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating functional requirements, executing test cases, and ensuring the quality and performance of HCM applications.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and HR stakeholders to understand functional requirements.
• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for HCM modules (e.g., Core HR, Recruitment, Onboarding, Payroll, Performance Management, Learning, Offboarding).
• Validate end-to-end HR lifecycle processes and ensure system functionality aligns with business needs.
• Identify, document, and track defects using test management tools.
• Participate in system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement of testing processes.

Skills and attributes for success

If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in functional testing, preferably in HCM or ERP systems (e.g., Dayforce, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday).
• Strong understanding of the full HR lifecycle and associated business processes.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM, TestRail).
• Flexibility and ability to travel

Ideally, you’ll also have

Ceridian Dayforce testing experience .

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience with automation testing tools.

Knowledge of SQL for data validation.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Ceridian Dayforce certification is a plus.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.