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Xero

Senior Payroll Systems Specialist

Xero

. Own payroll platforms, integrations and reports supporting payroll across Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and the UK .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll systems management, including configuration, administration, and technical support across multiple regions. Proficient in translating technical requirements, managing system changes, and utilizing automation and AI tools to enhance payroll processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Payroll Systems ExperienceSystem ConfigurationAutomation and AI ToolsIntegration MappingTechnical Documentation

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Hard Skills
Payroll Systems ManagementConfigurationTechnical SupportData Flow TracingIntegration MappingTroubleshootingReport BuildingProcess ControlsSystem DependenciesAutomation
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder EngagementProblem-SolvingPrioritization
Tools & Technologies
ADPInfinet CloudRamcoTrayWorkdayJira Service Management
Industry Keywords
Payroll ProcessesPayroll ControlsMulti-Region PayrollBackground ChecksWorking Rights

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own payroll platforms, integrations and reports supporting payroll across Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and the UK
  • Manage system configuration and access
  • Translate Pay team needs into clear technical requirements
  • Take changes through testing, documentation and launch
  • Map payroll systems, integrations, access and controls across ADP, Infinet Cloud, Ramco, Tray and Workday
  • Agree and prioritize a backlog with Pay, Finance, Technology and vendors, including existing Workday items
  • Fix recurring issues and high-friction workflows and demonstrate improvements and support processes
  • Reduce manual reconciliation and journal errors through automation and AI tools such as Claude, Glean, Rovo and Jira Service Management automation
  • Collaborate with Pay, Finance, Technology and vendors as part of the PX Systems team
  • Make technical topics accessible to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Hands-on payroll systems experience, including configuration, administration and technical support
  • Good understanding of payroll processes, controls and system dependencies
  • Ability to trace end-to-end data flows, map integrations, troubleshoot errors and identify root causes
  • Experience using automation and AI while keeping people involved in checks
  • Ability to explain technical changes in plain language
  • Ability to coordinate with Pay, Finance, Technology and vendors
  • Ability to manage system changes from requirements through testing, documentation and launch
  • Ability to build reliable, trusted reports
  • Understanding of payroll in more than one region: Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada or the UK
  • Familiarity with ADP, Infinet Cloud, Ramco, Tray or Workday is a bonus
  • Applicants must have working rights for the country where the role is based
  • Successful employment is subject to satisfactory relevant background checks, potentially including credit and criminal history checks

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working model with no set office days
  • Flexible agreement on team working rhythm, in person and online
  • Opportunity to shape collaboration practices in a new team
  • AI-assisted recruitment screening with human recruiter review