Collaborate with the Project Manager and business stakeholders to understand payroll system requirements and design testing strategies for the new release. Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for all payroll-related functionalities, including but not limited to: Gross pay calculations (salaries, hourly wages, overtime, differentials, bonuses) Tax withholdings (federal, state, local) Garnishments and deductions (benefits, 401k, union dues) Leave management (accruals, usage, payouts) Retroactive pay processing Payroll journal entries and financial integrations Employee self-service functionalities (pay stub access, W2s) Reporting and compliance. Execute comprehensive test cycles, including SIT and UAT, for the payroll system release. Coordinate and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with key payroll and HR business users, guiding them through testing processes and documenting feedback. Identify, document, and track defects using established defect management processes, working closely with development teams for resolution. Perform thorough regression testing to ensure new functionalities do not negatively impact existing payroll processes. Conduct data validation to ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll data throughout the system. Provide regular status updates and progress reports on testing activities to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders. Support the development of training materials and user documentation related to the new payroll system functionalities. Participate in post-implementation review and provide recommendations for continuous improvement Understand and analyze business processes and requirements related to financial management, accounting, procurement, and other finance-related functions. Understand PeopleSoft and oracle Fusion Financials modules to align with business requirements, such as payroll operations, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset management, cash management, and other finance-related configurations. Understand UKG Workforce Central or UKG Workforce Management cloud Time and Attendance software is a plus Analyze processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement through software support. Document requirements in user stories/use cases and epics; Document test requirements in test cases; Analyze and document system interfaces, database structures, and data flows. Coordinate and lead analytic activities with stakeholders. Use software tools as required to document requirements, analyze needs, identify risk, propose designs, and write documentation. Conduct peer reviews.