Product Manager

AI overview

Lead cross-functional teams in shaping and executing product strategy to support over 300,000 businesses and 2 million employees globally, while embracing a remote-first culture.

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. 

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.  

  1. We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
  2. We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy 
  3. We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
  4. We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
  5. We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
  6. We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

As the Product Manager, you will lead the product strategy, vision, delivery roadmap and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that we deliver exceptional value to our users. You’ll be an integral part of our Product team, consisting of Designers, Engineers, and Data experts. We’ll champion your development and challenge you to be bold and ambitious.

As our Product Manager, you’ll be responsible for

Product Management & Delivery

  • Responsible for the delivery of the product vision and its success.
  • Drive the product discovery for features and initiatives on the roadmap.
  • Translate the product vision and roadmap through to delivery, operation and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor and adapt the product vision and roadmap as constraints are identified whilst staying true to the product vision.

Backlog Management

  • Apply a strategic mindset to user story prioritisation and delivery.
  • Continually maintain a prioritised backlog of user stories.
  • Balance business goals, stakeholder expectations and customer desirability with what can feasibly be delivered (technically and within available time and budget).
  • Represent the customer and business in decision-making prioritisation during release and sprint planning.
  • Able to identify, filter and prioritise customer complaints and feedback.

Collaboration and Team Management

  • Collaborate with designers and product leadership team to plan, undertake and input results of testing and performance measurement into future release and roadmap planning.
  • Collaborate with our Product Designers to ensure we deliver best-in-class designs, and create appropriate user stories and acceptance tests.
  • Collaborate with Developers to ensure the product vision and designed solutions are feasible and viable.
  • Work with Sales and Marketing to develop launch collateral with the aim of educating and sharing Product’s vision with customers and prospects alike.
  • Collaborate with Professional Services and Support teams to create rollout and implementation plans for existing customers.

Communication

  • Concisely explain ideas, issues or project status to key stakeholders and the wider organisation at an appropriate level of business or technical detail.
  • Ensure product requirements are gathered accurately and are communicated transparently to the product squad.
  • Be able to host, conduct and articulate presentations to the whole organisation, including C-level execs, as well as corporate partners and external customers.

Who you are 

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring:

  • Undergraduate degree (Business Systems, IT or Engineering disciplines preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in product management and strategy, with a proven record of successfully launching products.
  • 3+ years working experience with software development teams using agile (Scrum preferred).
  • Innovative thinking with a passion for problem-solving and user-centric design.
  • Demonstrate ability to drive cross-functional alignment, motivation and coordinate teams.
  • Strong analytical skills, with a goal to be data-informed and metrics oriented.
  • Self-driven and able to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth, and uncertain situations.
  • Able to write well-defined specifications to clearly communicate expected product outcomes.
  • Track record of being able to critically analyse data samples (both qualitative and quantitative) and produce sensible insights to fuel product initiatives.
  • Able to challenge expectations and question the status quo on a day-to-day basis.
  • Hungry, creative, enthusiastic, and data-driven with a diverse skill set .
  • Experience validating ideas and generating user feedback through different customer research methodologies.
  • Proven commercial acumen with the ability to build financial models and execute on business drivers.

Bonus:

  • Experience with HR and/or payroll software.
  • International product experience.

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

  • You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
  • You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs 
  • You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
  • You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies 
  • You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous parental leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities 

At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/

Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Home Office Stipend: WFH office expense budget
  • Learning Budget: outstanding learning & development opportunities
  • Subsidised egg freezing: subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms)
  • Paid Parental Leave: a very generous parental leave policy

Employment Hero is one Australia’s fastest-growing SaaS companies. Our platform helps small and medium-sized businesses manage all of their HR, payroll, recruitment and employee benefit needs via one beautiful, cloud-based platform. Over the past 6 years, we’ve had enormous growth. After taking Australia by storm, we set out to take on the rest of the world, launching internationally in New Zealand, The United Kingdom, Malaysia and Singapore -- with many more to come. We’re now home to more than 140 members of staff in Australia, and 110 further employees throughout our international hubs.At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious group of people on a mission to make employment easier and more rewarding for everyone. We like to stay ahead of the curve and provide our team with tools to innovate. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, innovative culture that rewards and recognises our team for great work. If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you'll be challenged every day and supported on your journey, we could be just the place you’ve been looking for! We’re a passionate bunch who are tirelessly working to help SMEs. We’re mission-driven and never lose sight of our goal.Oh, and we don’t want to toot our own horn (actually yes, we do), but others think we’re pretty cool too – we’ve received many awards for smashing some seriously ambitious goals including:* LinkedIn Top 10 Startups 2020* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2019, ranked #20 in Australia* GetApp Category Leader Q1 2019* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2018, ranked #12 in Australia* HRD Gold Medalist - Human Capital Management Systems 2018* HRD Gold Medalist - Rewards and Recognition Service Provider 2018* HRD Rewards and Recognition Employer of Choice 2018* LinkedIn Top 25 Startups 2018* EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Finalist 2018* Dynamic Business Top 10 Entrepreneurs, our CEO Ben Thompson ranked #2* BRW Most Innovative Companies 2015* Anthill Smart 100 List 2015* Startup Daily Top 50 Emerging Leaders 2015* HRD Employer of Choice Award 2015* Aon Hewitt Best Employers 2013

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