HR Information Systems Product Owner (Payroll)

TL;DR

HR Information Systems Product Owner (Payroll): Owning and communicating the product vision for Workday and other HR tools in Payroll and Total Rewards with an accent on aligning business needs with technology solutions. Focus on architecting technology integrations, managing product backlogs, and improving platform health for global payroll ecosystems.

Location: Must be based in the United States (specifically mentioned locations include Florida, California, Colorado, New York City, and Washington)

Salary: $116,760 – $221,880 (varies by geography)

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, manages, and modernizes the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day.

What you will do

• Define and communicate the product vision for Workday and other HR tools within Payroll & Total Rewards.
• Architect technology solutions by collaborating with stakeholders and internal technology partners to align business needs.
• Establish project management discipline and governance for deployments and ongoing maintenance of HRIS tools.
• Create and maintain product and release requirements backlogs, prioritizing enhancements based on strategic goals.
• Act as the primary conduit between Technology and business partners to ensure project progression.
• Provide final sign-off for projects and serve as an escalation resource for Tier 2 & 3 issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in payroll, compensation, time & absence, HR systems, or related Product Owner/BA roles.
• Demonstrated understanding of global payroll ecosystems and their integration with compensation and benefits.
• Experience with Workday (preferred) and global payroll vendors such as ADP Global View.
• Proven ability in roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, and driving alignment among cross-functional stakeholders.
• Must be based in the United States.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, disability, retirement, and paid time off.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program based on performance.
• Access to professional learning and certifications from Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Skillsoft.
• Commitment to an equitable and inclusive workplace through Inclusion Networks.
• Clear career growth paths from Product Owner to Principal Architect.