Group Product Operations Manager (payroll Core & Experience) - Remote Eligible

Group Product Operations Manager (Payroll Core & Experience) In Emea

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Group Product Operations Manager (Payroll Core & Experience) in EMEA.

We are seeking a highly experienced Group Product Operations Manager to lead teams that drive the operational excellence of global payroll systems. In this role, you will oversee cross-functional initiatives to improve automation, accuracy, and scalability across payroll cycles, ensuring seamless experiences for SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise clients. You will partner with Product and Engineering to deliver no-touch workflows, optimize operations, and guide global rollouts of payroll features. This position offers the opportunity to influence operational strategy, enhance compliance and reliability, and shape the payroll experience for thousands of clients across multiple markets. The role is fully remote across EMEA, combining leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on operational expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Accountabilities: As Group Product Operations Manager, your key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop high-performing teams across Payroll Core and Experience verticals, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and quarterly objectives.
• Drive initiatives to improve automation, accuracy, and scalability in payroll operations across all customer segments.
• Translate business objectives into operational strategies, measurable outcomes, and workflow improvements.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to deliver self-service, scalable payroll features for SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise clients.
• Oversee design and implementation of operational systems to reduce manual hours, streamline contract synchronization, and enhance error resolution.
• Ensure readiness for enterprise-scale clients, including processing capacity, reporting performance, and compliance management.
• Guide teams in capturing and prioritizing payroll-related challenges from clients and internal stakeholders to inform product development.
• Lead global go-to-market and rollout strategies for new payroll capabilities, ensuring adoption and consistency across regions.
• Foster a culture of root-cause analysis and long-term solution design, reducing errors and strengthening payroll reliability.
• Define, monitor, and communicate key operational metrics, ensuring accountability and transparency across teams.