Lead Payroll Compliance Analyst

Join Xero as a Lead Payroll Compliance Analyst, where you will take ownership of regulatory compliance for our small business customers. You will act as a strategic advisor to product teams and senior leaders, shaping the regulatory roadmap and guiding how legislative shifts influence our long-term vision. You will work closely with engineering teams, review and sign off on compliance architecture, and manage multiple regulatory projects. This role requires strong expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, excellent communication skills, and a passion for upskilling others.

About Xero

Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team

Responsibilities

• Assumer la responsabilité de la conformité réglementaire dans un domaine de produit complexe, en veillant à ce que nos solutions répondent efficacement aux besoins de conformité de nos clients.
• Agir en tant que conseiller stratégique principal auprès des équipes produit et des dirigeants, en façonnant la feuille de route réglementaire et en guidant l'influence des changements législatifs.
• Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les grandes équipes d'ingénierie, en agissant en tant que pair technique de confiance pour approuver l'architecture de conformité globale.
• Passion for upskilling others, sharing knowledge, and acting as a supportive mentor across the business

Requirements

• Great self-management skills with a knack for prioritizing your time across both independent and collaborative work
• Professional membership with a recognized accounting, bookkeeping, or payroll association, supported by a relevant qualification
• Strong expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks (such as Tax, Accounting, or Reporting) and guiding implementations
• A methodical approach to analytical research alongside an eye for detail and confident decision-making
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in translating technical regulatory details into simple recommendations for technology and product leaders