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Senior Payroll Manager - APAC Region

XeroAU: Melbourne: (260 Burwood Rd)
Hybrid Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

QualificationsIn-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including Fair Work rules, long service leave, and superannuation requirements. Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor other leaders, emphasizing human-centric management and supporting team development. Demonstrated experience in payroll governance, compliance adherence, and strategic growth initiatives. Strong analytical skills with a focus on process improvement and automation.

About the job

Your Role and Impact

As the Senior Payroll Manager for the APAC region, you will spearhead the operational excellence of our payroll function, guaranteeing accuracy and efficiency for our workforce across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Collaborating closely with the General Manager of Payroll, you will adeptly navigate a constantly evolving legislative environment to ensure that all deliverables adhere to the highest standards of compliance.

Your primary focus will be to transition the team away from manual data entry towards a sophisticated validation model utilizing automation and AI technologies. You will be instrumental in advocating for payroll governance and driving strategic growth across the region, ensuring that our processes remain resilient as we expand as a leading global SaaS organization.

The Team and Collaboration

You will lead a skilled and diverse team of payroll professionals located in Melbourne and New Zealand, cultivating a culture of coaching, empowerment, and psychological safety. This position serves as a vital partner to our People Experience and Finance teams, ensuring the complete employee journey is supported by timely and accurate information.

Initial Focus Areas

  • Stabilizing and enhancing the recently implemented Ramco payroll system to resolve initial challenges and boost process effectiveness.

  • Preparing systems and personnel for the upcoming transition to 'payday super' legislation and other evolving Fair Work and ATO requirements.

  • Implementing automated integration solutions, potentially leveraging AI, to streamline data flow between Workday and our payroll engines.

  • Improving process documentation and issue tracking to enhance operational maturity and mitigate recurring bottlenecks.

Flexible Work Environment

We embrace a hybrid working model, balancing the flexibility of remote work with 'boost days' in the office to foster collaboration and nurture our team culture.

About Xero

Xero is a global leader in online accounting software for small businesses, providing innovative solutions to help businesses manage their financials efficiently. We prioritize operational excellence and are committed to creating a supportive and empowering workplace culture.

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