Principal Product Manager, Payroll (Hybrid)

at  Homebase

HI, FUTURE HOMIE!

As a Homie, you’ll be part of an unstoppable team that puts customers first, embraces each day with excitement, and strives for excellence in everything you do. We’re revolutionizing the way small businesses manage their teams and grow their business. What this means for you is a shared passion for innovation and making a difference for the people we serve. So what do you say, will you join us on our mission to empower small businesses?

As a Homie, you are a bar raiser, this means you come with:

• 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.
• Familiarity with AI-driven solutions and automation in payroll processing, compliance, or HR technologies is a plus.
• 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.
• Ability to collaborate in office weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AT HOMEBASE

At Homebase, we take pride in fostering a welcoming space where every Homie of every gender, age, orientation, culture and walk of life can be their full selves. Diverse perspectives empower us to build the best-in-class platform for small businesses and hourly shift workers. We recognize that experience comes in many forms, so if you think you’re close to what we’re looking for (even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications), we encourage you to apply!
About Us
Our mission is to make small business teams unstoppable.
Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams, with employee scheduling, time clocks, payroll, team communication, HR, and more. More than 100,000 small (but mighty) businesses rely on Homebase to make work radically easy and give their teams superpowers. As the leader in small business team management, Homebase tracked 1+ billion hours for 2.5+ million workers last year.
Homebase is based in San Francisco, Houston, Denver, and Toronto. We are backed by leading venture investors L Catterton Growth, Emerson Collective, Notable Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Baseline Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, Bedrock Capital, and PLUS Capital.
At Homebase, we value our differences, and we encourage all to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Homebase is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Accommodations will be provided during the hiring process if needed. Please advise us of any accommodations needed within your application to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

• Product Strategy & Vision: Define and drive the payroll product vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap in alignment with the company’s overall goals.
• Customer-Focused Development: Engage deeply with customers to understand their needs, pain points, and how payroll fits into their broader HR and operational challenges.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with engineering, design, data science, sales, and payroll operations to develop, launch, and scale payroll solutions.
• Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure payroll solutions comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, focusing on accuracy and ease of use.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Use data and analytics to make informed product decisions, measure product success, and drive improvements in payroll performance.
• Market Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging payroll technologies, including advancements in AI/LLM, to keep Homebase payroll products competitive and innovative.
• Scalability: Ensure the payroll product can scale to meet the needs of a growing customer base while maintaining a high-quality user experience.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including leadership, partners, and customers, to ensure alignment on product goals and delivery timelines.