Product Owner - Payroll (SEA) - Join a Leading Company

We are on the lookout for a meticulous Product Owner - Payroll (SEA) to join our amazing team at Employment Hero in , None, Singapore.
Growing your career as a remote Product Owner - Payroll (SEA) is a fantastic opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, problem-solving and have the right determination for the job, then apply for the position of Product Owner - Payroll (SEA) at Employment Hero today!

Our mission and where you fit in

At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious group of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. We’re revolutionising the way people work – are you down for the challenge? 

Since our inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), now serving 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform, reaching unicorn status in 2022 - and we have no plans to slow down. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

What might your days look like 

We're on the lookout for a standout Product Owner to complement our existing team and fulfil our product strategy. This role will see you join a progressive company at the forefront of HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Onboarding, Benefits, Employee Engagement & Performance technologies, with the opportunity to grow and develop with us. You will be an integral part of our Product team consisting of Designers, Engineers and Product experts to deliver our product strategy that is aligned to our company vision.

As a Product Owner, you’ll be:

Product Ownership & Delivery

• Responsible for the delivery of the product vision and its success.
• 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.
• Balance business goals, client expectations and customer desirability with what can feasibly be delivered (technically and within available time and budget).

• Represent the client, customer and brand in decision-making prioritisation during release and sprint planning.
• Assist client product owners and client product managers during prioritisation sessions.
• Able to identify, filter and prioritise customer complaints and feedback.

Collaboration 

• Collaborate with designers and product leadership team to plan, undertake and input results of testing and performance measurement into future release and roadmap planning.
• Work with our UI Designer to ensure interface designs appropriately meet the wireframes, user stories and acceptance tests.
• Collaborate with Technical Architects and 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, while tending support tickets as the SME.

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.

What will you bring 

• Undergraduate qualifications (Business Systems, IT or Engineering disciplines preferred).
• Minimum 2+ years relevant work experience with Singapore or Malaysian payroll.
• Hands on experience supporting or implementing EH payroll within Singapore or Malaysia
• Able to write well-defined specifications to clearly communicate expected product outcomes.
• Proven success working with development teams using agile/scrum methodology.
• Track record of being able to critically analyse data samples 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 to thrive in an environment of fast growth and ambiguity.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Have strong communication, presentation and listening skills.
• Possess excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about data and product management.

Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our values. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.

Life at Employment Hero 

Remote-first principles

At Employment Hero, we're not just working remotely; we're integrating flexibility and global reach into the heart of our daily operations. 

That doesn’t mean, though, that you’ll only ever see your team on the screen! We recognise the value of face-to-face connection, and organise local and global events throughout the year to celebrate our wins and make meaningful connections with our colleagues.

Work your way

Every hero has unique powers. Bound by a common purpose and trust, we encourage each other to work in ways that allow us to bring our best selves to work.

We’ve got your back

Whether you’re a seasoned remote-first pro, or a first-timer, you’re in good company. With 30+ heroes in Singapore and 800+ heroes globally - there’s always someone willing to lend a helping hand.

Plus you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including: 

• WFH allowance: $500 SGD one time allowance
• Private Health Insurance: AIA Health Insurance
• Self, health, wealth and happiness programs
• Remote-first and flexible working arrangements
• We set you up for success with the latest and greatest hardware, tools and tech
• Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content!)
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded
• Including Lightning Award for delivering quality work at speed and Values Champion Awards
• Generous leave allowance:
• Annual leave: 20 days + Public Holidays
• Personal Medical leave: 14 days sick leave. 60 days hospitalisation leave, reduced by any sick leave days already taken
• Caregiver Leave: 2 days per calendar year
• Paid parental leave: 16 weeks salary for Primary Carers & 2 weeks salary for Secondary Carers
• Annual Global Gathering to get to know your global colleagues - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam and are excited to meet in Bali in September 2024

We also recognise that the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so should you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know.

Are we a match? 

Upon applying, you can anticipate a thorough review of your application, followed by an engaging interview process. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to meet with relevant stakeholders, gaining valuable insights into the organisation and the role.

Not exactly the right fit for you?

• If you’re excited about Employment Hero, but this role is not the one for you, we encourage you to explore our careers page, packed with many more great opportunities. 
• Know someone who would be a great fit? Feel free to share the role with your network!

Note to recruiters: Employment Hero has a dedicated in-house recruitment team who are focused on finding the very best talent for our organisation and we kindly request that recruiters do not contact us regarding assisting with our job vacancies. While we appreciate your interest and expertise, we have everything we need in-house to attract and hire the right candidates for our team. Thank you.

Benefits of working as a Product Owner - Payroll (SEA) in , None, Singapore:

● Excellent benefits
● Room for Advancement
● Generous Compensation