Product Manager - HRMS/Payroll Platform (5-7 yrs)

About Akrivia HCM :

Akrivia HCM is a rapidly growing SaaS company providing a comprehensive HRMS platform for mid-market and enterprise customers. We are committed to delivering innovative HR solutions covering the entire employee lifecycle.

Our global payroll solution is an integral part of this vision, and we are looking for a Product Manager to lead the development and optimization of the Global Payroll Engine.

Role Overview :

We are seeking a Product Manager with a deep understanding of payroll systems, especially with experience in building core payroll engines to meet global payroll requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll processing across multiple geographies, a strong understanding of local labor laws and tax regulations, and the technical acumen to drive the development of a scalable, compliant, and efficient payroll solution within the Akrivia HCM platform.

Key Responsibilities :

- Product Strategy : Develop and own the roadmap for the Global Payroll Engine, ensuring alignment with the overall product vision of Akrivia HCM.

- Core Payroll Engine Development : Lead the design and development of a robust and scalable core payroll engine that can handle complex global payroll calculations, tax processing, deductions, benefits, and compliance requirements.

- Global Compliance & Regulations : Ensure the payroll engine meets local labor laws, tax compliance, and statutory reporting standards for multiple countries, including the US, Europe, APAC, and others.

- Feature Definition : Define and prioritize features for payroll processing, tax engine integration, reporting, and payroll customization for different countries and industries.

- Collaboration with Engineering : Work closely with the engineering team to ensure the architecture of the core payroll engine is optimized for scalability, accuracy, and performance.

- Market Research & Regulatory Updates : Conduct ongoing research into global payroll trends, country-specific regulatory updates, and customer needs to inform product enhancements.

- Stakeholder Engagement : Engage with key stakeholders, including engineering, sales, marketing, customer success, and clients, to gather feedback and ensure the payroll solution meets market and customer expectations.

- User Stories & Requirements : Translate complex global payroll requirements into clear, actionable user stories, business requirements, and specifications for the development team.

- Product Launch : Lead the global release of new payroll features, including localization, tax engine updates, and support for additional countries.

- Documentation & Training : Develop comprehensive documentation and training materials to support internal teams and external customers in understanding the global payroll solution.

- Competitive Analysis : Stay updated on the competitive landscape, identifying key differentiators and incorporating best practices into the payroll engine.

Requirements :

- Experience : 5+ years of product management experience, preferably with a focus on global payroll solutions, HR technology, or financial technology.

- Strong expertise in building and managing payroll engines is required.

- Domain Knowledge : Proven experience in designing, building, or managing a core payroll enginethat handles complex payroll processing, tax compliance, and benefits administration across multiple geographies.

- Technical Acumen : Solid understanding of the technical aspects of payroll systems, including tax engines, integrations with ERP systems, and handling large-scale payroll data.

- Global Compliance Expertise : Deep knowledge of global labor laws, tax compliance, payroll reporting, and statutory requirements for countries such as the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and others.

- Analytical Skills : Strong analytical skills to assess payroll-related business needs and translate them into scalable, effective product features.

- Project Management : Excellent project management and organizational skills, with a track record of delivering payroll-related products on time and within scope.

- Communication : Excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally with engineering, design, customer success, and external clients, while clearly conveying the product vision.

- Customer Focus : Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences through a well-designed and compliant global payroll solution.

- Education : Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent is a plus.

- Tools : Experience with product management tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.

- Experience with HRMS or payroll platforms is a significant advantage.

Nice to Have :

- Experience with payroll tax engines or integrations with global payroll service providers.

- Understanding of payroll integrations with ERP systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle) and accounting platforms.