Hybrid People Systems Portfolio Lead

Xero; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Xero in Wellington is seeking a PX Systems Manager to own a portfolio of People and Payroll systems, with Workday at the core. You will shape the roadmap, decide what to build, improve or retire, and partner with PX, Payroll and Enterprise Technology to elevate usability, governance and compliance.

This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Wellington, with a flexible hybrid pattern. You will lead a specialist team, drive self-service, automation and AI initiatives to reduce manual work, and

Qualifications

• Go Bold by turning strategy into a clear roadmap and deciding what to prioritise.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and payroll systems.
• Background in a product owner role translating needs to technical teams.
• Proven track record in rolling out systems with focus on adoption and user experience.
• Experience managing vendors and building business cases for technology investments.
• Commitment to privacy, security and compliant People data.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the PX and Payroll roadmap with partners across PX, Payroll, PXIS and Enterprise Technology.
• Balance responsibilities between PX, PXIS and Enterprise Technology for day-to-day operations.
• Lead improvements through self-service, automation or AI to reduce manual effort.
• Guide a specialist team and ensure payroll accuracy, data quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to deliver simple, governed systems.

Skills

Roadmap development

Stakeholder management

HRIS & payroll systems

Product owner collaboration

Job description

Xero in Wellington is seeking a PX Systems Manager to own a portfolio of People and Payroll systems, with Workday at the core. You will shape the roadmap, decide what to build, improve or retire, and partner with PX, Payroll and Enterprise Technology to elevate usability, governance and compliance.

This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Wellington, with a flexible hybrid pattern. You will lead a specialist team, drive self-service, automation and AI initiatives to reduce manual work, and