Product Owner - Payments

Job description

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.

1. 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
2. We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
3. 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
4. We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
5. We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
6. We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

We’re looking for a Product Owner to help drive the evolution of our payments systems that move money through our platform securely, reliably and at scale. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, ideal for an experienced Product Owner with strong execution skills and experience collaborating closely with senior stakeholders.

As part of our AI-first product organisation, you’ll use tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and v0.dev to accelerate delivery, ideation and documentation. You’ll work alongside smart, supportive teammates and have the opportunity to make an outsized impact in a fast-moving, globally scaling business.

As a Product Owner, you will

• Own the delivery of payment capabilities such as real-time rails, embedded finance flows, automated reconciliation and payout systems for payroll and pensions/super globally.
• Shape product requirements and technical specifications using AI tools (eg ChatGPT, v0.dev).
• Work closely with Engineering, Compliance, and Finance to ensure delivery is secure, scalable and compliant.
• Prioritise user stories and outcomes based on customer needs, business goals and risk/compliance input.
• Drive discovery work around new payment features and market expansion opportunities.
• Partner with designers to prototype and test payment UIs (even hands-on with AI tools where needed).
• Support smooth launches and feedback loops with CX, Legal, and external partners.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. To be successful in this role, you’ll bring

Must haves

• 2–4+ years in product management or product ownership, with deep involvement in payments, fintech or banking environments
• Hands-on experience building payments systems, APIs or transaction flows (not just integrating third-party tools)
• Comfort navigating regulatory and compliance considerations (eg KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring)
• Proficiency with AI-first tooling (ChatGPT, v0.dev or equivalents)
• Strong backlog and delivery discipline in agile/squad models
• Analytical mindset - comfortable with payment metrics, failure rates, and reconciliation logic
• Excellent communication skills, able to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike

Nice to haves

• Exposure to NPP, open banking, or embedded finance concepts
• Startup experience or background in scaling fintech products from 0 -> 1
• Experience working across cross-border or multi-currency payment flows

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’ll work with cutting-edge AI tools every day to speed up your work and elevate your craft
• 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

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.