Homebase - Denver, CO
posted 20 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Remote - Denver, CO
10,001+ employees
Publishing Industries
About the position
The Principal Product Manager, Payroll at Homebase is responsible for leading the strategic direction and development of the payroll product. This role involves working cross-functionally with various teams to deliver innovative payroll solutions that meet the needs of small businesses, ensuring compliance with regulations and integrating seamlessly with the broader Homebase ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the payroll product vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap in alignment with the company's overall goals.
- Engage deeply with customers to understand their needs, pain points, and how payroll fits into their broader HR and operational challenges.
- Work closely with engineering, design, data science, sales, and payroll operations to develop, launch, and scale payroll solutions.
- Ensure payroll solutions comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, focusing on accuracy and ease of use.
- Use data and analytics to make informed product decisions, measure product success, and drive improvements in payroll performance.
- Stay informed about market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging payroll technologies, including advancements in AI/LLM, to keep Homebase payroll products competitive and innovative.
- Ensure the payroll product can scale to meet the needs of a growing customer base while maintaining a high-quality user experience.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including leadership, partners, and customers, to ensure alignment on product goals and delivery timelines.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in product management, with at least 3+ years focused on payroll, HR tech, or financial products.
- Strong understanding of payroll processing, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements in the U.S.
- Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling SaaS products.
- Hands-on experience or knowledge in leveraging AI and LLM (Large Language Models) to improve product experiences, enhance decision-making, or streamline operations.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and work across various teams and departments.
- Experience working in agile product development environments.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions and measure success.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution and manage competing priorities.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with AI-driven solutions and automation in payroll processing, compliance, or HR technologies is a plus.
Benefits
- Stock options
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Work from home
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
