Test Lead - Payroll & Workforce Management Transformation

At Wesfarmers Health we strive to make health, beauty and wellness experiences simpler, more affordable and easier to access for all Australians.

Our portfolio includes well-known names like Priceline, as well as our MediAesthetics brands - Clear Skincare Clinics and SILK Laser Clinics. In the digital space, we're proud to have SISU Health and InstantScripts—and most recently, we've launched our newest retail beauty stores, atomica.

About us:

What began in 1910 as a small co-operative of just three pharmacies has grown into Wesfarmers Health—a leading Australian organisation in health, beauty, and wellness.

Today, Wesfarmers Health proudly employs over 3,600 team members, all committed to delivering accessible, innovative, and trusted health and beauty services to Australians nationwide, across retail, medi-aesthetics, digital health, and wholesale and supply chain operations.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to join our team on an 18-month maximum term contract. In this role, you'll establish and lead the end-to-end testing and test automation function for a large-scale Payroll and Workforce Management transformation program.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for defining and delivering the testing strategy across payroll, workforce management, people systems, integrations, reporting and data migration workstreams.

Working closely with payroll SMEs, business stakeholders, technology teams and implementation partners, you will ensure solutions are thoroughly validated, compliant and ready for deployment.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a business-critical transformation that will support thousands of team members across a complex operational environment.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute the end-to-end testing strategy across payroll, workforce management, people systems, integrations, reporting and data migration
• Lead all phases of testing including system integration testing, user acceptance testing, payroll parallel testing, dress rehearsals and production readiness activities
• Establish and embed a fit-for-purpose test automation framework to improve efficiency, coverage and quality outcomes
• Coordinate testing activities across business SMEs, payroll teams, technology teams, implementation partners and vendors
• Oversee defect management, quality assurance reporting and risk mitigation activities
• Ensure solutions are validated against business requirements, legislative obligations and payroll compliance requirements
• Support cutover, deployment and go-live activities to ensure a successful transition into production

What you'll bring

• Proven experience leading testing functions within large-scale payroll, workforce management or HCM transformation programs
• Experience developing and implementing test automation frameworks, tooling and best practices
• Strong knowledge of enterprise testing methodologies, governance and quality assurance processes
• Demonstrated understanding of payroll compliance, awards, enterprise agreements and workforce management processes
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities, dependencies and delivery risks in complex environments

Highly regarded

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) experience
• UKG Workforce Pro experience
• Experience with enterprise test automation tools and frameworks including TestAssure
• Payroll cutover and deployment experience
• Experience within retail, healthcare, pharmacy, logistics or similarly complex workforce environments

Why join us?

• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline, atomica and Clear Skincare Clinics
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group
• Novated leasing options
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

Wesfarmers Health aims to become an employer of choice for First Nations Australians, through investments that attract, empower and retain First Nations team members within our stores, distribution centres, clinics and corporate offices.

As part of the Wesfarmers group, we provide authentic support through a diverse range of programs and initiatives, designed to empower you on your journey towards personal achievement and professional advancement.