Product Manager, Payroll at Zone & Co

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product management, Payroll processing, Tax compliance, NetSuite, ERP systems, HRIS, HCM, Agile development, Strategic planning, Roadmap development, Market research, Stakeholder management, Financial software, API capabilities, Data analysis

Industry

Software Development

Description

About Zone & Co. Zone & Co is on a mission to empower finance professionals to drive strategic growth through seamless, intelligent operations. We build cloud-native software solutions on Oracle NetSuite, automating complex financial processes like billing, accounts payable, reporting, and reconciliation. Our vision is to unlock the full strategic potential of finance by infusing the ERP with the intelligence and automation needed for truly transformative operations. Join our rapidly growing team as we redefine financial efficiency for scaling businesses worldwide. Our journey has only just begun and we are excited to welcome talented individuals looking to grow alongside us. If this sounds interesting to you, we’d love to hear from you! Learn more at www.zoneandco.com or follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/zoneandco. About the role: We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Product Manager to lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for our Payroll product. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for co-defining the future of how Zone&Co enables businesses to manage end-to-end payroll processing, automate complex tax compliance, and streamline workforce management with unparalleled efficiency and control, all within the NetSuite ecosystem. This role requires a deep understanding of corporate payroll cycles, multi-jurisdiction tax regulations, HRIS technology, and a keen ability to translate complex compliance workflows into intuitive, scalable software solutions. What You'll Do: Define Product Vision & Strategy: Develop and articulate a compelling product vision and strategy for Zone&Co's Payroll offerings, aligning it with Zone&Co's overall product vision and market opportunities. Market & Customer Insight: Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery to identify unmet needs, emerging trends, and strategic opportunities in payroll processing, tax compliance, and workforce management for NetSuite users. Roadmap & Prioritization: Own the product roadmap for your domain, defining clear objectives, key results, and prioritized initiatives. Translate strategic themes into detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Product Development Leadership: Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and QA teams throughout the agile development lifecycle. Provide clear guidance, make informed trade-offs, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of features. Go-to-Market Strategy: Partner with sales, marketing, solutions consulting, and customer success teams to develop compelling product messaging, sales enablement materials, and launch strategies that drive adoption and customer value. Payroll & Compliance Expertise: Drive innovation in areas such as automated gross-to-net calculations, multi-state tax filing, benefits administration, garnishment management, and integrated reconciliation with the general ledger. Employee Experience Focus: Explore and develop capabilities around employee self-service portals, time and attendance integration, onboarding workflows, and improved visibility across the entire hire-to-retire cycle. Stakeholder Management: Serve as the subject matter expert for Payroll, communicating product plans, progress, and performance to internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and external partners. What You'll Bring: 6+ years (for PM) of progressive experience in Product Management within Payroll solutions, HRIS, or HCM (Human Capital Management). Deep Domain Expertise: In-depth understanding of payroll processing, tax jurisdiction logic, benefits deductions, ACA compliance, ACH processing, and GL posting. ERP Acumen: Strong understanding of ERP systems and financial processes. Direct experience with NetSuite (either as a user, consultant, or product manager for a NetSuite-integrated solution) is a significant advantage. Technical Fluency: Ability to engage in technical discussions with engineers, understand API capabilities, and grasp the nuances of building scalable, secure financial software. Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Proven ability to analyze complex market data, competitive landscapes, and customer insights to define winning product strategies and prioritize effectively. Exceptional Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences (technical, business, executive). Execution Focus: A strong track record of successfully bringing complex software products from conception to launch and driving adoption. Agile Proficiency: Experience working in agile development environments. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus. Agile Proficiency: Experience working in agile development environments. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant certifications a plus Benefits At Zone, our benefits are designed to enrich your life beyond the workplace. Recognizing that work is just a fraction of your overall life experience, we are dedicated to providing robust support. As a fully remote company, we prioritize flexibility and balance. Explore our comprehensive list of benefits at Zoneandco.com. Zone and Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. This is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective and we’re eager to further diversify our company. Zone & Co is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and supportive place for you to do some of the greatest work of your career. #LI-Remote

Responsibilities

The Product Manager will lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for the payroll product within the NetSuite ecosystem. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and drive innovation in payroll processing and tax compliance.