Senior Payroll Tester

Planit are world leaders in application testing and quality engineering. We provide solutions that support organisations to deliver high quality systems, applications, and IT architecture.

Planit is now a proud NRI company and part of a global movement to deliver a sustainable and secure future through better Information Technology exchanges. Our team offer expert consultancy, bespoke services, tailored training and unique solutions to complex projects. Specialising in digital quality, Planit have a geographic footprint across many continents, with 1700+ permanent employees and have been recognised in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Application Testing Services.

Our values and ethos are focused on an intrinsic connection to our people, the awareness of our environment and our pursuit to be better than yesterday. We continue to lead the industry with unrivalled ideas, ability, and a quest to discern paradigms.

About the Role

We're currently looking for an experienced Senior or Lead Payroll Test Consultant to join a major enterprise transformation program. This is a key leadership role within the testing team, responsible for taking ownership of Parallel Payroll Testing (PPRT) and driving the planning, preparation and execution of payroll testing activities.

You'll work closely with payroll SMEs, business stakeholders and project teams to develop the PPRT approach, perform detailed test analysis, and ensure payroll outcomes are validated accurately throughout the program.

This role is ideal for someone with extensive payroll testing experience who has previously led Parallel Payroll Testing activities on large-scale payroll transformation projects.

What You’ll Do 

• Take ownership of Parallel Payroll Testing (PPRT) planning, preparation and execution.
• Lead payroll test analysis, planning and estimation activities.
• Develop the PPRT strategy, approach, schedules and supporting test artefacts.
• Define payroll test scenarios and ensure comprehensive coverage of payroll processes and legislative requirements.
• Work closely with Payroll SMEs and business stakeholders to validate payroll outcomes and investigate discrepancies.
• Coordinate payroll test cycles, defect management, re-testing and sign-off activities.
• Analyse payroll calculations, variances and exceptions between legacy and target systems.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the wider testing team across payroll testing activities.
• Collaborate with project, business and technology teams to ensure successful delivery of payroll testing milestones.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience as a Senior Payroll Tester or Payroll Test Lead on large transformation programs.
• Proven experience leading Parallel Payroll Testing (PPRT) from planning through to execution.
• Strong payroll domain knowledge with the ability to analyse complex payroll calculations and identify variances.
• Experience developing payroll test strategies, test plans, scenarios and execution schedules.
• Strong background in payroll functional testing and end-to-end payroll validation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working closely with Payroll, HR, Business and Technology teams.
• Ability to lead workshops, facilitate discussions and drive testing outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.

Nice To Have

• Experience working on large enterprise HRIS or payroll transformation programs.
• Exposure to payroll platforms such as UKG, Dayforce, SAP Payroll, Workday Payroll, Oracle Payroll or Chris21.
• Experience using test management tools such as JIRA, ALM or Azure DevOps.
• Previous consulting or client-facing experience.

Culture and Benefits

We believe in fostering a culture where our people are rewarded for the work they do and looked after from their first day at Planit! With us, you'll experience:

• Opportunities to grow your skills vertically and horizontally
• Take advantage of a world class training and development programme
• True flexible working initiatives 
• Joining an organisation where innovation is at the heart of what we do. 
• Career development initiatives in place so you can be your best self. 
• Wellness activities, staff discounts, free LinkedIn Learning licences, referral bonuses, car leasing options and much more!

AtNRI Planit, you’ll push the boundaries of quality engineering, work with brilliant minds, and see the difference your expertise makes across NZ's top systems - fast, reliable, and intelligent. Don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement listed - we value attitude, experience and a can-do attitude above all else, and you may just be the perfect fit for this role or another within NRI Planit.

NRI Australia & New Zealand is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.