Payroll Systems Architect (Automation & AI)

Xero; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Xero is looking for a Payroll Systems Specialist to own the platforms, integrations and reports that keep payroll running across Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and the UK. You’ll translate the Pay team’s needs into clear requirements and guide changes from testing through launch, ensuring reliable operation.

You’ll redesign workflows with automation and AI to reduce manual reconciliation, while keeping people in the loop for checks.

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll systems experience from configuration to admin and support.
• Ability to map data flow end-to-end and troubleshoot root causes.
• Willingness to rethink workflows with automation and AI while keeping checks.
• Ability to explain complex changes in plain language to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Map payroll systems, integrations, access and controls across ADP, Infinet Cloud, Ramco, Tray and Workday.
• Agree backlog with Pay, Finance, Technology and vendors.
• Fix recurring issues and high-friction workflows early.
• Reduce manual reconciliation using automation and AI tools.
• Build trusted reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Payroll systems

Data flow mapping

Automation & AI

Plain-language comms

Tools

ADP

Infinet Cloud

Ramco

Tray

Workday

Job description

Xero is looking for a Payroll Systems Specialist to own the platforms, integrations and reports that keep payroll running across Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and the UK. You’ll translate the Pay team’s needs into clear requirements and guide changes from testing through launch, ensuring reliable operation.

You’ll redesign workflows with automation and AI to reduce manual reconciliation, while keeping people in the loop for checks.