Reward Partner

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.

How you’ll make an impact

The Reward Partner - Mobility plays an important role in ensuring that our People Experience (PX) team, Talent Experience (TX) team and People Leaders are supported to make robust, data led remuneration decisions.

What you’ll do

Remuneration strategy and policy:

● Support on-going development of remuneration strategy and policies

Subject matter expertise and advice:

● Support PX and TX teams in day to day remuneration issues

● Advise people leaders on interpretation and application of remuneration structures

● Be a first point of contact for any remuneration queries

● Take responsibility for remuneration approvals within Lever and Workday

Job sizing and benchmarking:

● Benchmark roles using consistent and systematic approach

● Update and evolve the compensation structure

● Complete analysis and reporting to support decision making

Salary review and incentive payments:

● Manage the Annual Salary Review (ASR) process as part of the wider team

● Manage the Interim Salary Review (ISR) process as part of the wider team

● Support the management of Short Term Incentive (STI) plans

Rewards projects:

● Contribute to reward projects as required

Rewards programmes:

● Manage the day to day aspects of rewards programmes, ensuring they are kept up to date

Gender pay equity:

● Undertake gender pay equity analysis and continually evolve our approach

Data submission and vendor management:

● Complete data submissions to ensure we meet our data-in requirements

● Participate in ad-hoc surveys as and when required

Benefits:

● Help support and coordinate benefits activities globally with a particular focus on NA and EMEA

Mobility

● Act as the primary contact for mobility within the Reward team

● Work with stakeholders including immigration advisers to ensure applications and sponsorship requests are fulfilled

• Success in geographically and culturally diverse environments
• Strong knowledge of worldwide remuneration and benefits regulations and market trends;
• Mathematical aptitude and exceptional analytical skills - this person needs to be a spreadsheet genius
• The humility to be the person doing the work at-hand, the confidence to represent your work to executives and the intestinal fortitude to stand your ground if you know you are right
• Enjoyment of a dynamic, frequently changing environment

• Undergraduate degree preferably in Human Resources, Management or similar
• Significant remuneration experience, ideally in a global environment (at least 3 years’ remuneration and 5 years’ human resources)
• Experience in a consulting environment is advantageous
• Experience managing multiple global stakeholders at senior levels
• Project management and excellent communication skills
• Strong background in HCM systems (Workday an advantage)

Xero prides itself on living its values, one being #human. In your cover letter outlining why this role is a great fit for you please also address how you would bring #human to the role.

Why Xero? 

At Xero we support many types of flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance your work, your life and your passions. We offer a great remuneration package including shares plus a range of leave options to suit your well-being. Our work environment encourages continuous improvement and career development and you’ll get to work with the latest technology.   

Our collaborative and inclusive culture is one we’re immensely proud of. We know that a diverse workforce is a strength that enables businesses, including ours, to better understand and serve customers, attract top talent and innovate successfully. We are a member of Pride in Diversity, in recognition of our inclusive workplace. Our goal is to make sure you feel welcome and supported to do the best work of your life. 

At Xero we embrace diversity and inclusion and value a #challenge mindset. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single competency or experience . If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just the right person for this role and Xero. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application and throughout the interview process.