Chief of Staff - Product (m/f/d)

Ordio; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic HR tech startup is seeking a Chief of Staff - Product to lead innovation and scalability for non-desk workers. The role involves driving the Payroll Plus product, collaborating closely with various teams, and ensuring the delivery of efficient solutions. Applicants should have experience in product management, fluency in German, and a strong ownership mindset. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment while focusing on meaningful impact and team alignment. Remote work options and excellent benefits are provided.

Leistungen

Flexible time off

Generous parental leave

Subsidized gym memberships

Qualifikationen

• 2–5+ years’ experience in product management or relevant fields.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally.

Aufgaben

• Own Payroll Plus execution end-to-end.
• Act as the primary product owner for Payroll Plus.
• Design and refine customer-facing payroll experience.

Kenntnisse

Fluent German (C1+)

Product intuition

Exceptional ownership mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Tools

Figma

Analytics dashboards

React

Jobbeschreibung

80% of employees worldwide don’t work at a desk. Ordio 💙 is the all in one SaaS platform that helps organisations manage and empower this workforce: shift planning, time tracking, absence & document management, powered by modern AI.

We’re an ambitious HR tech startup, scaling fast in Germany. We believe AI can make work better for millions of people by simplifying admin, enabling smarter decisions, and giving employees the tools they deserve.

Responsibilities

• Own Payroll Plus execution end-to-end: roadmap planning, sprint priorities, delivery tracking, and follow-ups
• Act as the primary product owner for Payroll Plus, covering core PM responsibilities in close collaboration with founders
• Translate founder strategy and customer insights into clear product initiatives and execution plans
• Partner deeply with payroll operations to understand real-world workflows and convert them into scalable product solutions
• Drive discovery, scope MVPs and make pragmatic trade-offs between speed, quality, and compliance
• Design and refine both the customer-facing payroll experience and the internal admin & operations tools
• Write crisp product specs, decision docs, and alignment notes that keep teams moving without bureaucracy
• Track and report key metrics (e.g. payroll accuracy, processing time, operational load, CSAT/NPS)
• Handle cross-functional coordination ensuring engineering, operations, and leadership stay aligned

Qualifications

• Based in North Rhine Westphalia with fluent German (C1+)
• 2–5+ years’ experience in product management, consulting, operations, or a founder-facing role in a fast-moving startup
• Good product intuition you can break down complex problems into clear, actionable steps
• Exceptional ownership mindset: you see gaps, step in, and drive things to completion
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership
• Clear communicator and writer you reduce ambiguity
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shifting priorities

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in Banking & Consulting
• Familiarity with German payroll or HR processes
• Hands-on experience with tools like Cursor, Claude, Figma, analytics dashboards, or issue trackers
• Basic front-end or technical understanding (e.g. React, TypeScript, APIs) to collaborate closely with engineers and handle small improvements
• Experience working in regulated environments where correctness and documentation matter

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits (e.g. flexible time off, generous parental leave)
• Enjoy true ownership of your development in an early‑stage environment – accelerating Ordio’s global expansion while charting your own professional path from day one
• Thrive in an open, innovative culture where autonomous teams tackle ambitious projects and drive meaningful impact
• State‑of‑the‑art technical equipment & tooling (MacBook Pro with M4 at minimum)
• Enjoy full flexibility – remote work, home office options, and flexible hours
• Prioritize both physical and mental well‑being with subsidized gym memberships and regular wellness‑focused initiatives
• A clear set of company values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future

Hiring Process (fast & respectful)

1. Intro chat (30 min) – mutual fit & role context with our Talent Lead
2. Hiring Manager Interview – discussion with the Hiring Manager
3. Live Coding Interview – small collaborative exercise HM & VP
4. CEO Chat – values, ways of working, Q&A

We move quickly and respect your time—offers typically follow promptly after final interviews.

About Ordio

We at Ordio 💙 are looking for people who want to be more than just another employee: ambitious, forward thinking, ready to shape our industry.

We believe that by giving people the best tools to solve their own problems, we can better solve the world’s problems together. We are always looking for talented people who are interested in shaping the future together – shape it with us 💙

Join Ordio as Chief of Staff - Product and transform workplace efficiency for non-desk employees. Drive innovation, scalability, and success in a dynamic tech environment.

Apply now!

Ordio is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.