Product Manager Payroll (m / f / x) - HCM Software

Our client is a global pioneer in transforming how organizations manage and engage their people. With a powerful, all-in-one platform at the core of their business, they help companies streamline HR, payroll, talent, and workforce management — unlocking efficiency and empowering smarter decision-making. Known for their strong culture of innovation and collaboration, they are shaping the future of work across industries and geographies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking tech-driven environment that values impact, growth, and excellence.

(Senior) Product Manager (m / f / x) Payroll SaaS Solution

Location : Fully remote in Germany

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Product Manager (m / f / x) to join their team and take charge of their Payroll SaaS Solution . In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the future of payroll management by driving innovation and delivering world-class solutions for organizations. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, development, and business stakeholders, to deliver impactful product enhancements that drive value for customers.

Here’s what you’ll be doing :

• Conduct Industry Research : Work closely with clients, prospects, implementation partners, and internal teams to understand payroll management challenges and identify opportunities to deliver innovative solutions.
• Manage the Product Backlog : Define the scope and feature requirements for payroll product releases, ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Execute Strategic Product Direction : Contribute to the development of the strategic product roadmap and ensure seamless execution across all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate Across Teams : Work with Design, Development, and Business teams to turn product requirements into reality, focusing on user experience and efficient product delivery.
• Be the Subject Matter Expert in Payroll : Leverage your deep understanding of German Payroll regulations —such as social insurances, taxes, and other payroll-related processes—to guide product development and ensure the solution is always compliant.
• Innovate Payroll Solutions : Drive the development of new features that enhance the payroll experience, ensuring they meet the needs of businesses and employees alike.
• Drive Product Adoption and Readiness : Engage with the business before product launches to ensure they are prepared to sell, implement, and support new features effectively.
• Champion the User Experience : Act as the voice of the user, ensuring that payroll solutions are intuitive, efficient, and accessible.
• Communicate Product Vision and Strategy : Effectively communicate key product objectives, user needs, and value propositions to stakeholders and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on goals.
• Lead Backlog and Roadmap Execution : Prioritize and maintain the product backlog, working with teams to execute on the roadmap while focusing on business outcomes and delivering measurable impact.
• Focus on End-to-End Product Delivery : Deliver products that meet the highest standards for functionality, security, scalability, and compliance, with a focus on payroll-specific needs.
• Lead Change : Drive innovation in payroll technology by identifying opportunities to improve business processes through tools and frameworks.

Stay Ahead of Industry Trends : Monitor developments in payroll and HR tech, keeping the product relevant and competitive in the ever-evolving landscape.

How You Will Achieve Success :

Flag Issues for Prioritization : Identify and escalate issues requiring attention to senior product managers to ensure alignment and focus on key priorities.

Skills and Experience We Value :

User-Centric Focus : Strong focus on user experience, accessibility, and ensuring that products are easy to use and meet the needs of payroll administrators.

What’s In It For You

Global Impact : Contribute to transforming payroll processes across industries worldwide.

We are looking for innovative, team-oriented professionals who are passionate about building cutting-edge payroll solutions and eager to contribute to the future of HR tech. If you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact data : Annika Nöldeke

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

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