Senior Testing Analyst | PGIM Ireland

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE
As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential Financial Inc. (PFI), we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.
We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!
If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.
At PGIM, You Can!
What you can expect:
The People Services & Solutions team is responsible for end-to-end ownership of processes and programs that support HR across the global enterprise. Within this organization, a unique opportunity exists for a Senior Testing Analyst to play a critical role in ensuring the quality, stability, and successful delivery of HR technology solutions. This role partners closely with HR Centers of Excellence, Process Solutions, and Technology teams to support testing efforts across key HR functions, including payroll, compensation, talent acquisition, onboarding, learning, and performance management.
Location: This role will be hybrid with 2 days a week in our Letterkenny office.
What you will do:
Accountability for end-to-end People Team testing execution, including system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing for new initiatives, enhancements, and releases
Support of a variety of testing efforts across a broad range of HR functional areas including payroll, compensation, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, and core HCM
Understanding of end-to-end business processes to ensure test cases meet business requirements and expected outcomes
Development of test design and scripts, including scenario coverage, defect management, and ensuring audit-ready documentation and clear sign-off processes
Help identify testing risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Identify, document, prioritize, and track testing defects through resolution, including retesting and validation to confirm defects have been resolved successfully
Partnership with People Team Process Solutions, Technology teams, and HR Centers of Excellence to validate testing outcomes
Assist with the development and maintenance of testing standards, templates, and documentation.
Participate in project meetings, release planning, and change management activities, as needed
Championing of continuous improvement opportunities, including testing automation, process standardization, and improved vendor coordination models
What you will bring:
Hands-on experience in system testing, quality assurance, or business analysis within an HR or People Team function in a large, complex organization
Experience with HR systems (i.e. Workday or similar) from an HR administrator or technology perspective
Knowledge of People Team Operational processes across different areas of HR including but not limited to: payroll, talent acquisition, compensation, performance and talent management, learning and training, etc.
Strong business analysis skills, including experience defining, documenting, and completing test scenarios as well as identifying data issues
Proven verbal and written communication skills, with ability to engage across business, technical, and vendor teams
Strong attention to detail, and analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and dependencies simultaneously
What will set you apart:
Experience supporting global HR processes and understanding country-specific requirements and dependencies.
Experience supporting testing activities for Workday implementations, upgrades, or releases, including Workday HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, Learning, or Talent modules
Familiarity working with system integrations, data validation, and end-to-end process testing across multiple technology platforms.
Exposure to test automation tools and continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to develop and maintain testing standards, templates, and reusable testing assets
*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.
What we offer you:
Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.
Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers / CleverCards (subject to eligibility): Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK Vouchers/ CleverCards which are paid tax free.
Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee’s salary.
Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.
Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom.
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PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit.
Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.