Product Manager - Core HR

About The Role We're looking for a Product Manager to own Core HR, the foundation for everything our platform builds on. That means employee records, lifecycle events, and the day-to-day workflows that let our global clients manage their people, not just pay them. You'll own execution across the full product lifecycle for Core HR, working cross-functionally with engineering, design, QA, and go-to-market. This is a role for someone who's done this before: you've owned a roadmap for a system of record, know how HR data models get complicated fast across geographies and legal entities, and can turn ambiguity into a clear plan without much handholding. We're looking for solid product judgment and the experience to back it, not a specific job title. You'll report directly to our Head of Product. Areas You'll Own Employee profiles and records Onboarding and offboarding workflows Time off and leave management Employee lifecycle events (promotions, transfers, terminations) Core HR dashboards and reporting Compliance workflows tied to employee data across jurisdictions What You'll Do Product development Drive discovery, market research, competitive analysis, and roadmap development for Core HR, the employee data model, lifecycle workflows, and the reporting built on top of it Translate strategy into clear, actionable requirements and user stories engineering can build from Own product documentation, business cases, use cases, technical requirements, and expected ROI Make sure every release lines up with both customer needs and company goals, with an eye on data integrity and cross-border compliance Stakeholder engagement Turn feedback from internal stakeholders and external customers into concrete prioritization decisions Act as the connective tissue between engineering and the rest of the business, keeping Core HR features aligned with market needs Partner with engineering, QA, design, marketing, and sales to plan, build, and launch Run Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews and keep them useful, not performative Work with QA to define testing strategy and protect release quality, especially around data migrations and lifecycle events Market awareness & research Stay sharp on HR tech trends, customer pain points, and the competitive landscape Use that knowledge to keep the roadmap a step ahead, not just reactive Documentation & reporting Keep clear, current documentation for project plans, timelines, requirements, and status Communicate progress and learnings to stakeholders on a regular cadence Develop external-facing content on Core HR features and functionality for customers What You'll Bring 3-5 years of experience in product management or a closely related role at a technology or SaaS company A track record of owning the product lifecycle and shipping impactful B2B solutions, ideally involving employee data, HRIS, or systems-of-record Strong collaboration and communication skills, you work fluidly across engineering, design, and business teams Comfort turning complex business needs, especially ones shaped by multi-country compliance, into clear technical requirements Real experience in Agile environments, including hands-on sprint planning and backlog grooming A customer-first mindset balanced with strategic thinking and tactical execution A self-starter who's comfortable with ambiguity and fast pace Experience in HCM, HRIS, or core HR platforms is strongly preferred