Product Owner - Remote

Employment Hero; Sydney; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first environment

Own ESOP

Parental leave

Home office allowance

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Employment Hero is seeking a Product Owner in Australia to join a remote-first technology team. You will help shape product strategy for HR, payroll and recruitment platforms, working with designers, engineers and product experts to translate vision into actionable roadmaps and deliver measurable impact.

You will thrive in a fast-growing company, contribute to AI-enabled product features, and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Professional Services and Support to ensure successful rollouts and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferred in Business Systems, IT, Engineering or quantitatively oriented field.
• Experience delivering products in a fast-paced, high-velocity team.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into product decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision and ensure delivery success.
• Translate vision into roadmap, delivery, operations and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and adapt roadmap while staying true to the product vision.
• Prioritise the backlog guiding release planning and trade-offs.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and leadership to plan testing and performance measures.
• Develop launch collateral with Sales/Marketing and support rollout for customers.
• Communicate clearly to stakeholders and present product status at various levels.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile / Scrum

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Requirement writing

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Systems / IT / Engineering

Job description

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone around the world. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since launching in 2014, we've grown from startup to global scale, reaching a valuation of over $2 billion and building a presence across six countries, with even more growth ahead. We now serve over 350,000 SMEs, pay more than 3 million employees, and support a growing pool of job seekers finding their next role through our platform.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

• We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
• We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
• We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
• We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
• We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
• We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

We're on the lookout for a standout Product Owner based in Australia to complement our existing team. This role will see you join a progressive company at the forefront of HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Onboarding, Benefits, Employee Engagement & Performance technologies, with the opportunity to grow and develop with us.

You will be an integral part of our Product team consisting of Designers, Engineers and Product experts to deliver our product strategy that is aligned to our company vision. This role would be perfect for someone who has a couple of years experience working directly on AI products.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Product Ownership & Delivery

• Responsible for the delivery of the product vision and its success
• Translate the product vision and roadmap through to delivery, operation and continuous improvement
• Monitor and adapt the product vision and roadmap as constraints are identified, whilst staying true to the product vision

Backlog Management

• Apply a strategic mindset to user story prioritisation and delivery.
• Balance business goals, client expectations and customer desirability with what can feasibly be delivered (technically and within available time and budget).
• Represent the client, customer and brand in decision‑making prioritisation during release and sprint planning.
• Assist client product owners and client product managers during prioritisation sessions.
• Able to identify, filter and prioritise customer complaints and feedback.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with designers and product leadership team to plan, undertake and input results of testing and performance measurement into future release and roadmap planning
• Collaborate with our Product Designers to ensure we deliver best-in-class designs, and create appropriate user stories and acceptance tests
• Collaborate with Technical Architects and Developers to ensure the product vision and designed solutions are feasible and viable
• Work with Sales and Marketing to develop launch collateral with the aim of educating and sharing Product’s vision with customers and prospects alike
• Collaborate with Professional Services and Support teams to create rollout and implementation plans for existing customers

Communication

• Concisely explain ideas, issues or project status to key stakeholders and the wider organisation at an appropriate level of business or technical detail.
• Ensure product requirements are gathered accurately and are communicated transparently to the product squad.
• Be able to host, conduct and articulate presentations to the whole organisation, including C-level execs, as well as corporate partners and external customers.

Who You Are

• Undergraduate qualifications in Business Systems, IT, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Economics) preferred.
• Up to 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience as a Product Owner or in product management.
• Experience working in a high-velocity product team.
• Strong analysis skills, with experience interpreting data to inform product decisions.
• Able to write well-defined specifications to clearly communicate expected product outcomes.
• Proven success working with development teams using agile/scrum methodology.
• Track record of being able to critically analyse data samples and produce sensible insights to fuel product initiatives.
• Able to challenge expectations and question the status quo on a day-to-day basis.
• Experience working with big data (Is a plus!).
• Hungry, creative, enthusiastic, and data-driven with a diverse skill set to thrive in an environment of fast growth and ambiguity.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.Have strong communication, presentation and listening skills.
• Possess excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.Passionate about data and product management.

What We Can Offer

At Employment Hero, we don't just talk about a better way to work. We live it.

Joining Employment Hero Means You'll

• Work in a remote-first environment, giving you the autonomy to do your best work while delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Be trusted to own your work, make decisions, and have a real impact from day one.
• Access cutting-edge AI tools and technology that help you move faster, think bigger, and amplify your expertise.
• Surround yourself with ambitious, high-performing teammates who will challenge, support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
• Own ESOP (Employee Share Options) in one of the world's fastest-growing technology companies, so you can share in the value you help create.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous parental leave, subsidised egg freezing, a home office allowance, and outstanding learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• Connect with colleagues from around the world at our Annual Global Gathering. We've celebrated together in Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and Dubai, and can't wait to meet in the Gold Coast, Australia, in September 2026.

Privacy and AI Notices

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