Overview
Lead Product Manager (UK Payroll) at UKG to shape global payroll and workforce management solutions with a focus on in‑country compliance in the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities
* Own the product strategy for in‑country compliance in the United Kingdom with deep UK payroll expertise.
* Lead the definition and execution of product roadmaps for Payroll and WFM compliance, ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements and market expectations.
* Collaborate with Go‑To‑Market, Pre‑Sales, and Managed Services teams to meet the nuanced needs of each country’s compliance landscape.
* Translate local legislation into product requirements and reflect them in the roadmap from ideation to market release.
* Guide cross‑functional teams through the full product lifecycle, from ideation to delivery, ensuring high‑quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Required Skills & Experience
* Analytical & Problem Solving
o Strong understanding of complex business processes and compliance frameworks.
o Ability to gather and reconcile data from multiple sources to inform product decisions.
o Experience diagnosing feature gaps and technical bugs, working with engineering to resolve them.
* Communication & Collaboration
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local language for the region.
o Ability to write clear, systematic functional specifications.
o Skilled in facilitating product design workshops and cross‑functional sessions.
o Comfortable presenting product updates to internal teams and customers.
* Technical & Product Expertise
o 6–7 years of experience in HR, payroll, financial, or tech‑based environments.
o Proven track record of leading large‑scale projects involving multiple technologies.
o Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
o Experience with tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar.
o Understanding of relational databases and APIs.
Desirable Qualifications
* University degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
* Experience working in a global product organization.
* Deep knowledge of local payroll and WFM compliance.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams.
Company Overview
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world’s largest collection of workforce insights and people‑first AI, we reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent. UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process: For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.
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