Job Description
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Who we are
Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.
Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.
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
The role
We're on the lookout for a standout Product Owner based in Australia to complement our existing team and fulfil our AI product strategy. 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.
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.
2-4 years of relevant work experience as a Product Owner or in product management.
Direct experience working on AI products.
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 will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes: a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities
You get to attend our annual Global Gathering – so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, Dubai and are excited to meet in Gold Coast in Australia in September 2026!
We’re AI-first, so you may meet some of our AI tools early in the process. They help us cut the noise, surface great talent fast and make sure every candidate gets a fair, consistent experience.
We verify candidate identity and location as part of our hiring process.
At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data.
To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/
Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.
Company Overview
Employment Hero is the world’s first Employment Operating System: an end-to-end system built to make employment easier for everyone. From hired to retired, everything employment is managed in one place. Employment Hero helps over 300,000 businesses worldwide hire great people and manage everything from hiring, HR and payroll, through to rewards, recognition and offboarding —all automated behind the scenes. And for the 2M+ employees and jobseekers using Employment Hero, Employment OS is their work passport to unlock great job opportunities, manage work admin and grow their career.
Who we are
Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.
Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.
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
The role
We're on the lookout for a standout Product Owner based in Australia to complement our existing team and fulfil our AI product strategy. 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.
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.
2-4 years of relevant work experience as a Product Owner or in product management.
Direct experience working on AI products.
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 will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes: a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities
You get to attend our annual Global Gathering – so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, Dubai and are excited to meet in Gold Coast in Australia in September 2026!
We’re AI-first, so you may meet some of our AI tools early in the process. They help us cut the noise, surface great talent fast and make sure every candidate gets a fair, consistent experience.
We verify candidate identity and location as part of our hiring process.
At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data.
To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/
Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.
Company Overview
Employment Hero is the world’s first Employment Operating System: an end-to-end system built to make employment easier for everyone. From hired to retired, everything employment is managed in one place. Employment Hero helps over 300,000 businesses worldwide hire great people and manage everything from hiring, HR and payroll, through to rewards, recognition and offboarding —all automated behind the scenes. And for the 2M+ employees and jobseekers using Employment Hero, Employment OS is their work passport to unlock great job opportunities, manage work admin and grow their career.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Product Owner - AI position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
