Global Payroll Systems Architect & Automation Lead

Xero; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xero is seeking a payroll systems specialist to own and optimize our global payroll platforms, integrations and reports across ANZ, US, Canada and UK. You will drive configuration, access control and testing to ensure reliable payroll runs.

You will redesign workflows with automation and AI to reduce manual reconciliation while keeping stakeholders informed and accountable for payroll operations. This role is hybrid, based in Melbourne, Sydney or Wellington.

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll systems experience from configuration to technical support.
• Strong ability to map end-to-end data flows and data lineage.
• Experience redesigning workflows with automation and AI to reduce manual work.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Map payroll systems, integrations, access and controls across ADP, Infinet Cloud, Ramco, Tray and Workday.
• Agree a ranked backlog with Pay, Finance, Technology and vendors.
• Fix recurring issues or high-friction workflows early and show improvements.
• Reduce manual reconciliation using automation and AI tools.

Skills

Payroll systems experience

Automation & AI

Integrations

Tools

ADP

Infinet Cloud

Ramco

Tray

Workday

Job description

Xero is seeking a payroll systems specialist to own and optimize our global payroll platforms, integrations and reports across ANZ, US, Canada and UK. You will drive configuration, access control and testing to ensure reliable payroll runs.

You will redesign workflows with automation and AI to reduce manual reconciliation while keeping stakeholders informed and accountable for payroll operations. This role is hybrid, based in Melbourne, Sydney or Wellington.