Dayforce Test Analyst

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Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Homebush West
Categories: Information Technology

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• Experience working within a diverse, unique, and successful global organisation.

As Australia’s largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 200 stores across Australia, Harvey Norman has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman is the place where you can shop with confidence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Program Manager and based in Homebush, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale digital transformation, supporting the implementation of a new HR and Payroll system across Australia and New Zealand.

You will be responsible for ensuring payroll calculations, system configurations, and processes are accurately tested and validated prior to go-live.

You will;

• Execute payroll test scenarios and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Conduct parallel payroll runs by comparing legacy system pay outcomes with Dayforce results
• Identify and log defects and issues in Jira
• Validate employee and payroll data during migration activities
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, including PAYG, Superannuation, and STP
• Review Dayforce award interpretations and Workforce Management (WFM) configurations
• Investigate discrepancies and collaborate with Payroll, HR, IT, vendors, and implementation teams to resolve issues
• Prepare test reports and communicate testing outcomes to stakeholders
• Assist with user guide development, training, and knowledge transfer to payroll teams

About you

You are an experienced Payroll Testing Analyst or Payroll SME with hands-on experience supporting Dayforce implementations and running payroll parallel testing. With a strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, award interpretation, and payroll processes, you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for identifying and resolving system and data issues.

You will have;

• Experience working with complex systems and platforms
• Strong testing management skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, manage vendors, and oversee testing and quality outcomes against agreed KPIs and deliverables
• The ability to remain hands-on when required while driving testing activities to successful completion
• Strong experience preparing and communicating test summary reports and project status updates
• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment

This opportunity will provide:  

• Experience working with an Iconic Australian Retailer with global success in NZ, Asia, and Europe.
• A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a healthy work and family life balance.
• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services.

Have we got your interest?  Apply now!

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.   

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