Julie Hardin
About Julie Hardin
Julie Hardin is the Integrations Testing Practice Leader at Alight Solutions in Charlotte, North Carolina, with extensive experience in HR and payroll systems.
Current Roles at Alight Solutions
Julie Hardin currently holds the dual roles of Integrations Testing Practice Leader and Workday Integrations Testing Manager at Alight Solutions in Charlotte, North Carolina. In her capacity as Integrations Testing Practice Leader, she is primarily responsible for overseeing the development and support of the Integration Testing methodology. She also ensures efficient workflow processes, creates templates, and maintains documentation standards. Additionally, she manages a team of four onshore Integration Test Analysts, coordinating activities and facilitating communication among the team members.
Previous Experience at Aon Hewitt
Prior to her current roles, Julie Hardin worked at Aon Hewitt, where she held various positions including Testing Manager and Testing Coordinator. From 2006 to 2012, she served as a Business Analyst supporting HR and Payroll processes. Her work involved managing testing activities and coordinating efforts among team members to ensure successful project outcomes. She was instrumental in enhancing testing frameworks and developing effective testing strategies.
Early Career at Royal and SunAlliance Insurance Agency, Inc.
Julie Hardin began her career at Royal and SunAlliance Insurance Agency, Inc., where she served as a PeopleSoft HRMS Developer from 2001 to 2005. Prior to that, she worked as a PeopleSoft HRMS Business Analyst for six months. During this period, she was responsible for developing and managing the Human Resource Management System, ensuring that it met business requirements and provided robust support for HR functions.
Education Background
Julie Hardin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Computer and Information Systems from Queens University of Charlotte, completing her studies in 1999. Her educational background provided her with a solid foundation in technical and analytical skills, which have been instrumental in her professional career. This background in computer and information systems has underpinned her various roles and responsibilities in the field of HRMS development and integration testing.
Certifications and Specialized Skills
Julie Hardin is Workday Integration Core Certified, having earned this certification in 2018. This certification evidences her expertise in the Workday Integration framework, a crucial skill set for her role at Alight Solutions. Additionally, she has developed a robust set of procedures and documentation for roles including Integration Test Manager, Integration Test Lead, and Integration Test Analyst. Her contributions in these areas have standardized practices and facilitated better coordination within her team.