How Senior Lifestyle Cut Testing Time During Their ADP WFM Migration

Migrating to a new workforce management platform is challenging for any organization — but when you’re operating 70+ pay groups across multiple states, the risk multiplies quickly. 

This was the reality for Senior Lifestyle, a senior living provider with 6,000–7,000 employees across the U.S. Despite the pressure of an aggressive migration timeline to make the switch from ADP eTime to ADP Workforce Manager, the organization succeeded in going live. And they did it with confidence — fueled by TestAssure’s automated workforce management testing platform. 

 “Yes, we would recommend TestAssure to others… They helped us save significant time during a critical implementation phase.”

— Senior Lifestyle Implementation Team

The Challenge: 70+ Pay Groups, Multi-State Compliance, Zero Testing Resources 

Senior Lifestyle’s operational landscape brought three major challenges:

Extreme Configuration Complexity

The organization had 70+ distinct pay groups, large volumes of timekeeping, accrual, and pay profiles, plus multi-state compliance requirements to consider.

Limited Bandwidth and Resource Limitations

The HRIS Manager was responsible for testing in addition to all other operational duties, yet manual testing consumed 80% of total project time. There was no capacity for full scenario validation.

High-Stakes Deadline Pressure

With a go-live date looming, Senior Lifestyle needed a way to accelerate testing without sacrificing accuracy. 

The Turning Point: TestAssure  

Senior Lifestyle discovered TestAssure while attending an ADP event and realized they found the comprehensive testing partner they needed. TestAssure offered: 

• Rapid implementation
  
  • Immediate integration with the ADP WFM environment 
  • Quick ramp-up despite resource constraints 

• Comprehensive testing coverage 
  • Validation across all 70+ pay groups
  • Testing of complex accrual policies 
  • Multi-state compliance verification 

• A collaborative approach
  • The TestAssure team was responsive and worked seamlessly with internal staff.
  • The TestAssure team's expertise in timekeeping systems accelerated issue identification.
    
  • TestAssure offered structured documentation of all findings. 

Ultimately, the partnership with TestAssure accelerated validation, reduced risk, and stabilized the migration. 

"TestAssure helped us identify configuration issues that we might have otherwise overlooked. Documenting and tracking them allowed us to prioritize and address them systematically after go-live." 

- Senior Lifestyle Implementation Team 

The TestAssure Solution: Speed, Structure, and Comprehensive Coverage 

Within four weeks, TestAssure had fully integrated with Senior Lifestyle’s ADP Workforce Manager environment. With TestAssure: 

• 2,400+ automated tests were developed covering all pay rules, complex accrual policies, multi-state compliance requirements, and every pay group in the organization. 

• Testing time was reduced by 75%. Automated testing allowed the team to complete validation cycles dramatically faster and stay on schedule despite limited internal resources.

• There was zero dependency on test data. No time was spent setting up or maintaining test data. Every test run started ready to go.  

• Critical issues were identified early. TestAssure found 35 configuration issues, any of which could have caused costly pay errors. While not all issues could be resolved before go-live, the comprehensive documentation enabled prioritized post-go-live remediation, risk mitigation strategies, and clear communication with stakeholders. 

• Resources were optimized. There was a significant reduction in testing burden on the HRIS Manager, the team developed a structured approach to ad-hoc manual testing, and experienced more efficient use of limited internal resources. 

• Confidence was enhanced through comprehensive scenario coverage across all pay groups, validated compliance across multiple states, and systematic tracking of all identified issues. 

The ultimate impact? A confident, on-time go-live with reduced risk. 

Looking Forward: Building a Stable, Scalable Future 

A high-risk WFM migration became a smooth transformation — and a strong foundation for the future. Senior Lifestyle now has: 

• A validated baseline for further optimization 
• A clear roadmap for post–go-live enhancement 
• Strong confidence in ongoing accuracy across all pay groups 

The Bottom Line

Senior Lifestyle’s story highlights a growing reality: Even with limited resources, organizations can achieve comprehensive, accurate WFM testing — if they have the right automation partner.