QA Analyst (Kronos/ UKG)

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Job Title: QA Analyst

Location-Type: Remote

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 months

Compensation Range: $40-50/hr W2

Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K

Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Job Description: The QA Analyst will support a large-scale workforce management platform migration by leading and executing comprehensive testing activities across functional, integration, and user acceptance workstreams in a highly complex, multi-country environment.

Job Summary

• Develop and maintain the overall QA strategy, testing approach, and detailed test plans for functional, SIT, and UAT phases

• Execute and coordinate test cycles to ensure comprehensive coverage and adherence to project timelines

• Identify, document, and track defects, collaborating with development and business teams to drive timely resolution

• Design test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios based on system requirements and end-user needs

• Identify opportunities for test automation and implement tools or processes where applicable

• Track and report QA progress metrics, providing regular status updates to project leadership

• Collaborate with technical teams, business users, and project stakeholders to align test requirements and expectations

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience as a QA Analyst in a large corporate IT environment

• Must have current working knowledge of Kronos or UKG (non-negotiable)

• Experience with workforce management systems and related testing environments

• Demonstrated ability to execute functional, integration, SIT, and UAT testing types

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey requirements and test results

• Associate's degree in an IT-related field or equivalent work experience (Bachelor's degree preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a Kronos-to-UKG migration

• Familiarity with Test Assure or other automated testing tools (e.g., QTP, Silk Test, or comparable platforms)

• Experience with AI-based automated testing tools

• Background in union environments, multi-state labor law compliance, or global organizations operating across the US and Canada

• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies and defect tracking tools