Director, Product Management, Payroll

BNY Mellon•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Product Management, Payroll to join our People Team. This role can be located in New York, NY.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in product management, payroll operations, payroll transformation, or enterprise platform leadership
Deep experience with domestic and international payroll operations, processes, and controls , including multi-country payroll environments
Experience building or enhancing enterprise payroll products, platforms, or operational workflows
Strong understanding of global payroll regulations, compliance requirements, governance, and risk considerations
Track record delivering complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives across HR, Finance, Technology, and Operations
Experience working with payroll technology, HR systems, vendor platforms, and service delivery models
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to align business process, technology strategy, control requirements, and colleague experience
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving delivery without direct authority
Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics, service insights, and process analysis to inform product decisions

Responsibilities

Own the payroll product strategy by defining and delivering the digital product vision for payroll experiences and capabilities across domestic and international payroll processes, including pay administration, controls, compliance, and colleague support
Lead payroll transformation initiatives by identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, and modernize payroll operations, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy, timeliness, and employee experience
Build and scale payroll products by owning roadmap, prioritization, and delivery for payroll capabilities that support a complex global workforce across multiple countries, jurisdictions, and operating models
Enable operational excellence by partnering with Payroll, HR, Finance, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and vendor teams to improve payroll workflows, controls, issue resolution, and service delivery
Enable global consistency with local compliance by designing product solutions that balance standardized experiences with country-specific payroll requirements, statutory obligations, and regulatory considerations
Use data and insights to improve outcomes by defining success metrics, monitoring payroll performance, and leveraging user feedback and operational data to continuously enhance products and processes