People Experience Systems Manager

Xero

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

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaMid-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 privacy, compliance, and user experience through automation and AI. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and build business cases for technology investments.

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Workday ExpertiseHRIS Platform KnowledgePayroll System ManagementVendor ManagementUser Experience Focus

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Hard Skills

HRIS PlatformsPayroll SystemsBusiness Case DevelopmentData Privacy ComplianceAutomationAI IntegrationSystem RolloutUser Feedback AnalysisProcess ImprovementTechnical Translation

Soft Skills

Team CoachingCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

People Data SecurityEmployee ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical and Non-Technical CommunicationBackground Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the roadmap for approximately 38 People and Payroll systems, with Workday at the core
Decide what systems should be built, improved or retired and communicate trade-offs
Guide the PX Systems specialist team
Collaborate with PX, Payroll, PXIS and Enterprise Technology
Protect payroll accuracy, data quality and compliance
Improve employee, people leader and PX team experiences through self-service, automation and AI
Assess the portfolio covering Workday, 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 a user-feedback-driven improvement to reduce manual effort

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
Ability to build business cases for technology investment
Ability to keep People data private, secure and compliant
Ability to coach a team
Interest in AI and automation
Working rights for the country where the role is based
Satisfactory completion of relevant background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working with no company-wide mandated office days
Purposeful in-person rhythm agreed by the team
Flexibility and adjustments supported
Self-service, automation and AI opportunities to improve work
Supportive recruitment accommodations and adjustments
Background checks may include credit and criminal history checks