How to Set Up a Paid Parental Leave in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Set Up a Paid Parental Leave in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Payroll'.
Choose 'Payroll Settings' from the list of options.
After that, tap the 'Pay Items' tab.
Choose 'Leave' from the choices.
Subsequently, click 'Add' in the top-right corner of the panel.
Select 'Paid Leave' to proceed.
One by one, fill out the input fields with the necessary information.
Once done, review your input and click 'Add'.
After completing these steps, the paid parental leave will be set up on your Xero account.
Quick answer: To set up a paid parental leave in Xero, go to Payroll Settings, click Pay Items, select Leave, and tap Add. Choose Paid Leave, fill in the required fields with your information, and click Add to save the new leave item.
About this Xero tutorial
Configure paid parental leave in Xero by navigating to payroll settings, adding a new leave pay item, and filling in the required details. This guide shows how to set Up a Paid Parental Leave in Xero in 9 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Payroll'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the paid parental leave will be set up on your Xero account". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Xero interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to set Up a Paid Parental Leave in Xero?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Xero data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Xero. Related guides: How to Set Up the Annual Leave in Xero, How to Split an Invoice in Xero and How to Transfer a Subscription in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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