Remote Product Manager

About Horizons

At Horizons, we're building the infrastructure to power borderless teams. By handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, our technology enables businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly at the push of a button.

If you're interested in adding to our vision of enabling people to work in dream jobs, for every company, and from anywhere in the world, apply now!

We're committed to building a global, diverse team representing different and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, or disability. Being a Horizoneer means being part of a growing, international family.

Main mission of the role

Product Strategy and Vision:

• Define and drive the product vision and strategy for global payroll solutions.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and opportunities for innovation
• Develop a deep understanding of customer pain points and requirements related to global payroll.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams, to gather feedback and ensure alignment on product direction.
• Communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Product Development:

• Lead the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to launch, for global payroll features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, finance, and operations, to deliver high-quality product enhancements.
• Prioritize product backlog, create user stories, and ensure timely delivery of product milestones.

Global Payroll:

• Optimize the entire payroll process for 90+ countries, ensuring accuracy and efficie
• ncy.Ensure the calculation of payroll, including salaries, benefits, bonuses, and deductions, is accurate and compliant with local regulations.
• Manage the calculation of employer burden, including taxes, social security contributions, and other statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement processes for invoicing clients and managing payouts to employees and contractors.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and reporting.
• Implement and optimize automated solutions for payroll processing, invoicing, and payouts to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

Performance and Optimization:

• Monitor product performance metrics and user feedback to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement data-driven strategies to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and user experience of our payroll solutions.
• Continuously iterate on product features to deliver maximum value to our customers.

Your day-to-day:

• Engineering Stand-ups: Lead daily stand-up meetings with the development team to review progress, address roadblocks, and align on daily goals.
• Stakeholder Meetings: Conduct regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback, discuss requirements, and ensure alignment on product priorities.
• Product Backlog Management: Prioritize the product backlog based on strategic goals, customer feedback, and business needs. Ensure clear and actionable user stories are ready for the development team.
• User Research and Feedback: Engage with customers to understand their experiences and gather feedback on current payroll features. Conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability testing sessions.
• Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with engineering, design, compliance, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution of the product roadmap. Address any issues or dependencies that arise during development.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and product analytics to track the success of payroll features. Identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of product features, requirements, and development progress. Provide regular updates to senior management on product performance and strategic initiatives.

About you

Experience & Hard Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 4+ years of product management experience
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex product initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Passion for remote work and a commitment to empowering businesses to operate globally.

Nice to have:

• Preferred experience in payroll, HR Tech or payments
• Understanding of global payroll processes, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Soft skills:

• You can solve complex problems with simple solutions
• You’re a strong team player and can also work independently
• You take ownership in what you do and always look for improvements
• You set high standards for yourself and for others
• You have good presentations skills and documentation habits
• You have worked in a start-up and in a multi-cultural environment
• You are comfortable working in a full remote setup
• You write and speak fluent English

What it's like working at Horizons

Our service and product

We're a technology company, not an accountancy, payroll provider, recruitment firm or similar. We build a workforce management platform that allows our customers to hire the best talent in minutes, without worrying about compliance, payroll, or HR admin.

Our amazing team and environment. Working at Horizons means you're working on something very exciting: Allowing every person on the planet to have access to equal opportunities in living a fulfilled work and personal life. We believe in hiring from within and going the extra mile to retain top talent. As the company continues to grow extremely fast, you will be given the opportunity to develop and grow alongside

Our benefits and perks

• Being a Horizoneer means that you get the benefit of competitive salary
• An asynchronous working environment
• A "Remote-First" company environment (or Hybrid) - based on the nature of the job
• The ability to work from abroad for a short period of time
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Select your preferred hardware, be it Windows or Mac, and we'll purchase it for you

How to apply

Please fill out the form below and upload your CV in a PDF format. If you don’t have an up-to-date CV but you are still keen to reaching out, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.Need help? Get in touch with us at: hiring@joinhorizons.com