Parallel Payroll Testing Lead

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Parallel Payroll Testing Lead

@ CGI

Position Description:

• We are seeking a Senior Parallel Payroll Test Lead to join our CGI team and being part of an exciting large scale transformation project in Sacramento, CA!
• This position is located at our client site in Sacramento, CA; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
• You will be expected to be onsite 3 days/week.
• As a member of our CGI local team, you ll have the opportunity to drive real value for our client, support sustainable growth for our shareholders, and create lasting benefits for our communities and each other. Discover your next career with CGI and how together, as owners, we turn meaningful insights into action.
• We are seeking this highly experienced Parallel Payroll Test Lead to manage, oversee, and facilitate parallel payroll testing for a large-scale Human Capital Management (HCM) ERP implementation.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading parallel payroll testing efforts and possess a deep understanding of compliance strategies, payroll validation, and test execution methodologies.

How we’re transforming Government:

• We use technical expertise and secure solutions to help government reinvent the ways of working to improve citizen services and increase efficiency. Our work helps civil entities provide services transparently and with fewer resources.
• CGI Advantage is an industry-leading ERP platform, merging cutting-edge technology with purpose-built solutions tailored for government operations.
• With over 46 years of expertise in the public sector, this secure, intuitive platform is continually evolving, supported by a vibrant client community and CGI’s global network of industry-leading professionals.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

How you'll make an impact:

• Responsible for managing and leading a team of test analysts to perform parallel payroll testing
• Collaborate closely with Payroll Functional Lead to understand parallel testing requirements
• Work with the Payroll Functional Lead and client SMEs to define the test strategy and plan for performing parallel testing
• Develop and execute a comprehensive parallel payroll testing strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational requirements
• Oversee and manage the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple parallel payroll test cycles
• Ensure alignment of test plans with a Public Sector California client's payroll policies, bargaining unit agreements, and labor regulations
• Collaborate with various teams to define test scenarios and expected outcomes
• Document and manage the parallel test plan and scenarios through client approval
• Perform parallel tests and review/document results
• Create parallel test dashboards and reports showing testing results
• Work with the Functional Lead and client SMEs to conduct test result analysis and reconciliation for any differences and assist with resolving variances between new system and legacy systems
• Maintain and update test data throughout the SDLC
• Manage and coach junior and mid-level test analysts on your team
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with payroll processing, compliance validation, and tax withholdings during testing
• Provide leadership in issue tracking, root cause analysis, and documentation of findings for parallel payroll testing
• Support UAT, end-to-end payroll testing, and system cutover planning to ensure a seamless transition
• Develop and deliver test reports, dashboards, executive summaries, and compliance documentation as needed

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Qualifications:

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

What you'll bring:

• 10+ years of experience in payroll testing, with a focus on parallel payroll testing for large system implementations
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, data validation, and system integration
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax regulations, compliance mandates, and bargaining unit considerations
• Experience with ERP payroll systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, SAP, Oracle) in a testing or implementation role
• Proven ability to develop test strategies, manage execution, and analyze results for payroll compliance validation
• Expertise in test data management, payroll reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution
• Strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills to coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes project environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a virtual team environment, and travel to client site in Sacramento as required
• Strong work ethic
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Detail and Action Oriented
• Highly Organized
• Autonomous and Flexible
• Proactive attitude
• Inquisitive and Seeks to Understand

Desired Qualifications/Non-Essential Skills:

• Previous experience with a California public sector organization's (state government) large-scale system modernization project
• Experience collaborating with state agencies, HR teams, IT, and third-party vendors
• Familiarity with state-level payroll processes and compliance requirements

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How to Apply:

Apply online at https://www.cgi.com/en/careers

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