System Test Plan

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Objectives
3. Scope
4. Test Strategy
5. Test Plan

• Test Environment
• Test Criteria
• Test Deliverables

6. Test Schedule
7. Resources
8. Roles and Responsibilities
9. Defect Management
10. Risk Management
11. Communication Plan
12. Approval

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the System Test Plan for the Payroll project. The project aims to reduce manual work by integrating the HiBob HR system with the Pento payroll platform to streamline payroll processing and reduce errors and administrative tasks.

Objectives

• Integrate our HRIS system into more areas of the business to reduce errors and admin tasks.
• Ensure that our HRIS is a single point of truth for all employee data in the UK.

Scope

The scope of the system testing includes:

• Validation of data integration between HiBob and Pento.
• Verification of data accuracy for starters, leavers, salary changes, unpaid leave, maternity/paternity, and additional payments.
• Ensuring the correctness of the payroll calculations.
• Testing user interface and user experience for payroll administrators.

Test Strategy

The overall test strategy includes:

• Functional Testing
• Integration Testing
• System Testing
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Performance Testing

Test Plan

Test Environment

The testing will take place in a controlled environment that replicates the production setup. The environment includes:

• HiBob HR System
• Pento Payroll Platform
• Necessary network and hardware configurations

Test Criteria

• Entry Criteria:
  • Test environment is set up and configured.
  • Test data is prepared and available.
  • Test cases are reviewed and approved.
• Exit Criteria:
  • All test cases are executed.
  • All critical and high-priority defects are resolved.
  • Test summary report is reviewed and accepted by stakeholders.

Test Deliverables

• Test cases and test scripts
• Test data
• Test execution reports
• Defect logs
• Test summary report

Test Schedule

Activity	Start Date	End Date
Test Planning	01/20/2025	01/27/2025
Test Case Development	01/28/2025	02/03/2025
Test Environment Setup	02/04/2025	02/10/2025
Test Execution	02/11/2025	02/24/2025
Defect Resolution	02/25/2025	03/02/2025
Test Closure	03/03/2025	03/06/2025

Resources

Resource	Description
Test Manager	Oversee the testing process, manage resources, and ensure adherence to the test plan
Test Lead	Coordinate testing activities and manage the test team
Test Engineers	Design and execute test cases, report defects
Developers	Fix defects and provide technical support
Business Analyst	Ensure test cases align with business requirements

Roles and Responsibilities

Role	Responsibility
Test Manager	Oversee the testing process, manage resources, and ensure adherence to the test plan
Test Lead	Coordinate testing activities and manage the test team
Test Engineer	Design and execute test cases, report defects
Developer	Fix defects and provide technical support
Business Analyst	Ensure test cases align with business requirements

Defect Management

Defects will be recorded, tracked, and resolved using a defect management system. The process includes:

• Logging defects with detailed information.
• Prioritizing defects based on severity and impact.
• Assigning defects to developers for resolution.
• Retesting defects once fixed.

Risk Management

Risk	Mitigation Strategy
Integration issues between HiBob and Pento	Conduct thorough integration testing and have a rollback plan in place
Data accuracy issues	Perform data validation and reconciliation
Delays in defect resolution	Set clear timelines and priorities for defect fixes

Communication Plan

Communication Type	Audience	Frequency	Medium	Owner
Status Report	Project Team	Weekly	Email	Test Manager
Defect Review Meeting	Key Stakeholders	Bi-weekly	Meeting	Test Lead
Test Summary Report	All Stakeholders	End of Testing Phase	Document	Test Manager

Approval

• Prepared by: Payroll
• Email: wayne.sheridan@gmail.com
• Date: 01/20/2025
• Approved by: [Approver's Name]
• Date: [Approval Date]