Payroll Manager, Xero
Operations and Compliance, Americas
Cloud-based accounting software
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Cloud-based accounting software
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years payroll management experience of USA and Canada in large organisations
- Global payroll knowledge is an advantage
- Proven experience in coaching and developing teams
- Experience with ADP and WD would be an advantage
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation
What the job involves
- The Payroll Manager - Americas Operations & Compliance is part of the Xero CFO Team, which undertakes the finance function for all of Xero’s worldwide operations
- The Pay Team is a global shared service, responsible for all payroll matters across the Xero Group
- The Payroll Manager - Americas Operations & Compliance is responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of end-to-end payroll for Xero
- You will be supported by a team of payroll superstars to make this happen
- You will be a payroll expert and experienced people leader with a desire to mentor and coach an existing team to do the best work of their lives
- You will ensure that all payroll related deliverables are delivered to the highest standard and are compliant with local legislation
- You will also maintain close relationships with in-country people experience (PX) and finance teams to ensure the Pay Team continues to support their business requirements
- Management of payroll operations, including operational delivery of the end-to-end payroll function accurately and on-time for USA and Canada
- Management of associated payroll activities such as reconciliations, statutory compliance and reporting, including audit support as required by the finance team and/or business
- Administering payroll services in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and in line with the legislative, departmental and audit requirements
- Liaising with people experience team, providing input and support to policy changes
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies
- Implements updates to policies and procedures, as needed
- Maintaining and developing standard practice and process guide for team to follow
- Review of payroll submissions, year-end payroll and tax matters , ensuring all requirements are met within required timeframes
- Work with the GM Payroll to implement new procedures and processes as required to support the efficient and compliant processing of Xero’s payrolls
- Contribute to a high performing, beautiful Xero culture, and an inspiring work environment aligned with the Xero values
- Motivate for excellence through building team spirit, mentoring and developing other members of the Pay team to do the best work of their lives
- Review the training needs of the team and explore suitable training, both internal and external where required
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements, automation and efficiencies in payroll operations, and implementing changes to enhance accuracy and effectiveness
Our take
For a long time, high-quality financial services have been reserved for large-scale businesses. Xero solves this problem by giving small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers access to best-in-class finance and accounting solutions.
Xero is one of the largest companies of its kind, with its promise to save time and effort for small business owners - who often don’t have in-house accounting teams - capturing interest and allowing the company to scale. It has a strong rival in Intuit QuickBooks, which offers similar services, but competes by being most effective for growing startups, and having an incredibly simple user experience.
A series of acquisitions and partnerships, including the purchase of Instafile in 2018, have consolidated Xero’s market share. The company continues to add new integrations, such as with Vehocheck Workshop Manager, and the 2023 launched Beautiful Business Fund that will help small businesses accelerate growth.
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Insights
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back within 2 weeks
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Top-spec MacBook or HP Z-book
- Employee Share Plan (own a part of Xero!)
- 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (plus an extra 3 days over the Christmas period!)
- 10 days Wellbeing Leave (for sickness, emergencies and taking a mental health break)
- Company Pension Scheme (matched contributions up to 4.5%)
- A range of wellbeing initiatives
- Remote and Flexible Working
Company values
- Human - Xeros are authentic, inclusive and really care. We’re kind and assume the best intent. We’re inclusive, approachable and show empathy. We’re willing to be vulnerable, sharing our fears, failures and learnings.
- Ownership - Xeros deliver on commitments. We do what we say we’ll do. We own our mistakes and take positive action. We move fast to get the right things done.
- Challenge - Xeros are curious. We think and dream big. We welcome challenging conversations and do it with respect. We lead and embrace change, seeking new and better ways.
- Beautiful - Xeros create experiences people love, and that inspire and delight. We do high-quality work and go the extra mile.
- Team - Xeros are great team players. We champion Xero’s purpose and priorities. We work together to do what’s best for Xero and our customers. We appreciate and celebrate each other and our successes.
Company HQ
Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
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Leadership
Rod Drury
(Founder)Previously Consultant at EY, Founder of Glazier System. Was CEO of AfterMail and Director at TradeMe. Also founded Pacific Fibre and was Director at NZX.
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