Senior Payroll Systems Specialist

Xero

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

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeWellington • New ZealandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll systems management, including configuration, administration, and technical support across multiple regions. Proficient in mapping integrations, troubleshooting errors, and implementing automation solutions to enhance payroll processes.

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Payroll Systems ExperienceIntegration MappingAutomation and AI ImplementationTechnical Requirements TranslationCross-Regional Payroll Understanding

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Hard Skills

Payroll System ConfigurationPayroll AdministrationTechnical SupportWorkflow RethinkingError TroubleshootingData Flow MappingRoot Cause AnalysisReport Building

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ADPInfinet CloudRamcoTrayWorkday

Industry Keywords

Payroll ProcessesSystem DependenciesManual ReconciliationJournal ErrorsTesting and Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own payroll platforms, integrations and reports supporting Xero employees across Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and the UK
Manage payroll system configuration and access
Translate Pay team needs into clear technical requirements
Deliver changes from testing through launch
Map payroll systems, integrations, access and controls across ADP, Infinet Cloud, Ramco, Tray and Workday
Agree a ranked backlog with Pay, Finance, Technology and vendors
Fix recurring issues and high-friction workflows
Reduce manual reconciliation and journal errors using automation and AI tools
Collaborate with Pay, Finance, Technology and vendors
Document and support implemented system changes

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 map integrations, trace end-to-end data flows and troubleshoot errors
Ability to identify root causes and implement lasting fixes
Experience rethinking workflows and using automation and AI with human checks
Ability to explain technical changes in plain language
Ability to manage requirements through testing, documentation and launch
Ability to build trustworthy 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model with no set office days
Flexible collaboration rhythm agreed with the team
Supportive recruitment adjustments and accommodations available
AI-assisted recruitment with human recruiter review
Background checks completed only with candidate consent