Senior Strategy Manager, People Strategy – Operations

Xero

. Turn Xero’s people strategy into action across the People Team .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex cross-functional initiatives and strategic execution, with a strong focus on leveraging technology and AI to enhance people processes. Proven ability to coach junior staff and effectively engage with senior stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes.

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Complex Cross-Functional Initiative LeadershipStructured Problem-Solving SkillsStakeholder Engagement and ManagementCoaching and Development of Junior StaffTechnology and AI Integration in People Processes

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementStrategic ExecutionData AnalysisProcess RedesignOrganisational Change Management

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingFacilitationCuriosityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

XeroSaaS SolutionsAI Technologies

Industry Keywords

People StrategyExecutive LeadershipGovernanceBackground Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Turn Xero’s people strategy into action across the People Team
Lead complex strategic and operational projects end-to-end, from problem definition through implementation and measurable outcomes
Build and improve the People Team’s operating rhythm
Create streamlined and increasingly automated ways of working to support better decision-making
Prepare analysis, strategic narratives, and recommendations for Xero’s Executive Leadership Team and board
Reimagine key People processes using technology and AI
Partner with HR leaders, senior stakeholders across the business, and the Executive Leadership Team
Coach and develop more junior staff across the function
Shape analytical approaches, project methods, recommendations, and strategic execution
Contribute to process and system redesign, capability building, organisational change, board paper development, and governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation, ideally in consulting, strategy and operations, or transformation within a technology or SaaS environment
Strong structured problem-solving skills
Ability to independently turn complex, ambiguous challenges into clear plans with measurable outcomes
Ability to work with senior stakeholders, translate data into recommendations, facilitate alignment, and manage discussions through resolution
Comfort working across technical, system-focused problems and organisational, people-focused problems
Ability to coach and develop junior staff in analytical thinking, project approach, and strategic execution
Curiosity about using technology and AI to reimagine people processes
Ability to work in the country where the role is based, with appropriate Australian working rights or visa sponsorship as applicable
Satisfactory completion of relevant background checks, which may include credit and criminal history checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangements
Flexible working model
Coaching and development opportunities for more junior staff
Fair and supportive recruitment experience
Recruitment accommodations or adjustments, if required
Potential consideration for other current or future opportunities after application
Background checks conducted at Xero’s expense/process as part of employment screening