People Experience Systems Manager

Xero

. Own the roadmap for approximately 38 People and Payroll systems, with Workday at the core .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeWellington • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing People and Payroll systems, particularly with Workday, while ensuring data quality, compliance, and user experience through automation and AI. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and guide specialist teams in a dynamic HR technology landscape.

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Workday ManagementHRIS Platforms KnowledgeUser Experience FocusVendor ManagementAI and Automation Interest

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Hard Skills

Payroll SystemsBusiness Case DevelopmentData Privacy and ComplianceSystem Rollout ExperienceTechnical Translation Skills

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationPrioritizationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

People and Payroll SystemsHR Technology LandscapeSelf-Service ToolsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Employee ExperienceUser FeedbackCross-Functional PartnershipTechnical and Non-Technical Audiences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the roadmap for approximately 38 People and Payroll systems, with Workday at the core
Decide what systems and improvements should be built, improved or retired
Make prioritisation trade-offs clear
Guide the PX Systems specialist team
Work closely with PX, Payroll, PXIS and Enterprise Technology
Protect payroll accuracy, data quality and compliance
Improve employee, people leader and PX team experience through self-service, automation and AI
Understand the systems portfolio, including payroll, hiring, onboarding, learning, engagement and wellbeing tools
Agree a prioritised PX and Payroll roadmap with cross-functional partners
Clarify responsibilities between PX, PXIS and Enterprise Technology
Initiate an improvement shaped by user feedback to reduce manual effort
Report to the GM Employee Experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of HRIS platforms, payroll systems and the wider HR technology landscape
Experience working alongside technical or IT teams in a business owner or product owner role
Ability to translate needs clearly for technical and non-technical audiences
Experience rolling out systems and processes to varied user groups
Focus on adoption and user experience
Experience managing vendors
Experience building business cases for technology investment
Ability to keep People data private, secure and compliant
Ability to coach a specialist team
Interest in AI and automation
Ability to work in Australia or New Zealand, based in Melbourne, Sydney or Wellington
Working rights for the country in which the role is based

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working with no company-wide mandated office days
Purposeful in-person rhythm agreed by the team
Flexibility and workplace adjustments
Fully remote contribution supported
Fair and supportive recruitment experience
Accommodations or adjustments during selection process
Background checks and consideration for future opportunities