People Experience Systems Leader (Payroll & HR Tech)

Xero Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xero Limited is seeking a PX Systems Manager to own the roadmap for our People and Payroll systems, centered on Workday, guiding a specialist team and shaping governance and growth. You will decide what to build, improve, or retire while ensuring payroll accuracy, data quality and compliance.

The role focuses on self-service, automation, and AI to ease daily work for employees and leaders. You will collaborate with PX, Payroll, PXIS and Enterprise Technology to balance priorities and deliver a

Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS platforms and payroll systems.
• Ability to translate business needs for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record in owning roadmaps and improving systems usability.

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap for 38 People and Payroll systems with Workday at the core.
• Lead a specialist team and collaborate across PX, Payroll, PXIS and Enterprise Technology.
• Drive self-service, automation, and AI initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve user experience.

Skills

HRIS knowledge

Payroll systems

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

AI/Automation

Product owner / business owner

Tools

Workday

Job description

Xero Limited is seeking a PX Systems Manager to own the roadmap for our People and Payroll systems, centered on Workday, guiding a specialist team and shaping governance and growth. You will decide what to build, improve, or retire while ensuring payroll accuracy, data quality and compliance.

The role focuses on self-service, automation, and AI to ease daily work for employees and leaders. You will collaborate with PX, Payroll, PXIS and Enterprise Technology to balance priorities and deliver a