Darwinbox

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About Darwinbox Darwinbox is Asia's fastest-growing HR technology platform, designing the future of work by building the world's best HR tech, driven by a fierce focus on employee experience, customer success, and continuous, iterative innovation. We are the preferred choice of 1000+ global enterprises to manage 4 million+ employees across 130+ countries. Our new-age HCM suite competes with global enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and Workday. We serve leading enterprises across industries including Nivea, Starbucks, DLF, JSW, Adani Group, Crisil, CRED, Vedanta, Mahindra, Glenmark, Gokongwei Group, Mitra Adiperkasa, EFS Facilities Management, VNG Corporation, and more. Our vision of building a world-class product company from Asia is backed by global investors like Microsoft, Salesforce, Sequoia Capital, TCV, KKR, and Partners Group. Why Join Us? Our product and market presence are growing at an unprecedented rate. We’re a Rocketship, and we’re not slowing down anytime soon. If you join us, you’ll experience a culture of: • Disproportionate rewards for top performance • Accelerated advancement in a hyper-growth environment • Wellbeing-first culture focused on employee care • Continuous learning and professional development • Meaningful relationships in a collaborative environment About the role: We are looking for a seasoned US Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep domain expertise in federal, state, and local payroll regulations, and a strong understanding of the complex compliance ecosystem in the United States. In this role, you will partner with product managers, engineering, design, and customer teams to build intuitive and scalable US payroll solutions aligned with Darwinbox’s product vision. Your expertise will shape payroll functionalities that address statutory compliance, multi-state taxation, wage calculations, garnishments, reporting, year-end processing, and the diverse operational needs of US enterprises. Responsibilities • Develop a deep understanding of US customer payroll requirements, compliance obligations, and operational workflows; identify product gaps and propose solutions that elevate the customer experience. • Translate US-specific payroll strategy into detailed product requirements, specifications, and prototypes. • Scope and prioritize product initiatives based on customer impact, regulatory needs, and business goals. • Collaborate closely with engineering to deliver timely, compliant, and high-impact payroll enhancements for the US market. • Serve as the primary subject matter expert on US payroll and support the marketing, sales, and customer success teams with product education and go-to-market messaging. • Ensure comprehensive understanding of federal and state payroll laws, multi-jurisdiction taxation, FLSA, ACA, wage & hour rules, PTO requirements, deductions, garnishments, benefits taxation, and year-end processes (W-2, 1099, etc.). • Partner with Customer Success to make informed trade-offs that balance technical feasibility with compliance and customer expectations. • Stay current with evolving US payroll regulations, labor laws, and compliance changes, translating these into proactive product updates. Requirements • A proven track record of managing all aspects of a product lifecycle—preferably within payroll, HR tech, or enterprise SaaS platforms between the range of 15 – 20 Years. • Mandatory deep expertise in US payroll, including multi-state payroll, federal/state/local taxation, statutory reporting, garnishments, and compliance. • Experience with enterprise-scale payroll systems or product-led payroll transformation initiatives. • Candidates with extensive US payroll domain expertise and strong product/tech orientation may apply even without prior product management experience. • Exposure to B2B SaaS products and cloud-based HR/payroll platforms is a strong advantage. • Strong understanding of UX/design principles as they apply to payroll workflows is preferred. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Benefits: • Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance plan, 401K, and paid time off. • Flexible work arrangements (remote within the U.S.). • Professional growth and international career opportunities within a fast-scaling global organization. Work Authorization: • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer: Darwinbox is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • all aspects of a product lifecycle in HCM and • Mandatory deep expertise in US payroll, including multi-state payroll, federal/state/local taxation, statutory reporting, garnishments, and compliance & Consulting experience Work Location: Remote