What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Owner — HRIS position at Empeon?
Job Title: Product Owner — HRIS (Human Resources Information System)
Location: Airmont, NY (Onsite preferred; hybrid considered for the right candidate)
About the Role
At Empeon, we're building a best-in-class HCM platform tailored to the healthcare market. We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead the growth, vision and development of our HR module within our HRIS platform. You will be responsible for building a robust, scalable, and modern HR system that meets the needs of today's workforce and HR teams.
You must have a deep understanding of HRIS systems, HR workflows, and compliance requirements. This role requires someone who can define the roadmap, prioritize features, and stay on top of HR tech trends and competitors to ensure we are delivering a leading-edge product.
Responsibilities
- Own the product vision, roadmap, and feature prioritization for the HR module.
- Develop a deep understanding of HRIS industry standards, client needs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Stay on top of market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to guide the product strategy.
- Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to gather HR-specific business requirements.
- Translate business needs into clear product requirements and work with BAs and UX/UI to deliver intuitive solutions.
- Drive improvements in areas such as employee records, onboarding, offboarding, document management, compliance tracking, and employee self-service.
- Ensure the HR module integrates seamlessly with other parts of the platform (Payroll, Benefits, Attendance).
What We're Looking For
- 3–5 years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in HRIS, HR software, or HCM platforms.
- Deep understanding of core HR processes (onboarding, employee management, compliance, performance tracking, etc.).
- Strong grasp of HR compliance requirements (EEO, I-9, E-Verify, reporting, document management).
- Proven ability to define product strategy and translate it into actionable roadmaps and features.
- Experience working closely with UX/UI, engineering, and business analysts to bring products to life.
- Comfortable analyzing market trends, conducting competitor analysis, and gathering client feedback to refine the product.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.