QA Analyst (Kronos/ UKG)

Apply now: QA Analyst, Remote. Start date is ASAP for this contract position. 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