Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive.

At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do. We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information and connections. Because when they succeed they make a difference, and when millions of small businesses are making a difference, the world is a more beautiful place.

The Payroll Specialist is part of the Finance Team which undertakes the finance function for all of Xero’s worldwide operations. The Pay Team, within the wider Finance Team, is a global shared service.

You will be part of the team responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of end-to-end payroll.

The payroll system currently used is Netsuite Infinet Cloud, which has data integrations to Netsuite ERP and Workday HRIS. We also use Slack for communication and Zendesk for customer service. Xero also uses third party payroll providers for certain smaller payrolls in New Markets.

You’ll be responsible for the effective and accurate processing of end-to-end payrolls and associated

processes, including:

● End to end monthly payroll processing for all staff through Infinet Cloud payroll (NetSuite)

● Administering payroll services in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and

in line with the legislative, departmental and auditing requirements

● Identifying and resolving day to day payroll issues, escalating any significant risks and issues in

a timely manner

● Assisting with the monthly balancing and reconciliation of the payroll control accounts,

including accurate and timely payment of all payroll liabilities, in line with relevant legislation

● Administering superannuation and maintaining salary sacrifice arrangements

● Administering ACC and worker’s compensation claims

● Preparing and processing of Employment Termination Payments

● Producing year-end reporting for employees and Xero, as required

You’ll be responsible for maintaining employee records in NetSuite and will be required to:

● Maintain accurate records and follow procedures with respect to the proper filing of hard/soft

copy information

● Work with People Experience (PX) to maintain the integrity of employee data in Workday

● Respond to staff queries and promote a strong customer focus with ongoing emphasis on

quality of service delivery

● Preparing all Payroll submissions including company specific payroll returns, tax returns,

online filings with tax authorities, superannuation and worker’s compensation etc, ensuring all

requirements are met within required timeframes

● Supporting the Payroll Team Lead/Payroll Manager in Identifying opportunities for continuous

improvement in processes, and recommend solutions to improve the value delivered to

customers and stakeholders

● Ad-hoc project work as required – eg new systems implementation and training, as

appropriate

Xero is a values based business, please include a cover letter explaining how you would bring #human to this role.

Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for this position.