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Full-Time

Product Manager

Updated on 10/29/2024

Check

Check

51-200 employees

Provides embedded payroll services for software platforms

Enterprise Software
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$143.6k - $185.8kAnnually

Mid

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Requirements
  • 2-4 years of product management experience in technology companies serving enterprise businesses.
  • Experience in complex domains with intricate regulatory and operational requirements; payroll and tax knowledge is a plus.
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional product initiatives that deliver significant business impact.
  • Ability to thrive in high-ambiguity environments, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills.
  • Dedication to customer needs with a commitment to high-quality execution.
  • Skills in collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive alignment and positive outcomes.
  • Willingness to attend our annual 3-day company offsite in the fall.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Check’s Head of Product to define and prioritize projects that drive growth for our partners.
  • Lead product execution with a bold, opinionated approach, pushing the boundaries of payroll solutions while addressing customer challenges with urgency.
  • Engage with cross-functional experts from our business, engineering, and payroll operations teams to align on strategic goals.
  • Connect directly with Check’s partners—software companies across diverse verticals—to understand their daily challenges and identify opportunities for scaling their payroll businesses.
  • Develop a comprehensive roadmap in partnership with engineering and operations, outlining actionable strategies to empower our partners in growing their payroll capabilities more effectively.

CheckHQ offers embedded payroll services tailored for software platforms in the fintech sector. Their primary product is a payroll system that can be integrated into existing software, allowing businesses to create and manage their own payroll services. This integration helps platforms like Homebase and Housecall Pro enhance their offerings and retain customers by providing payroll solutions directly to their users. Unlike traditional payroll services, CheckHQ focuses on partnerships, supplying the necessary back-end technology while the partner platforms handle the customer-facing aspects. This approach enables quicker market entry and scalability, making it easier for platforms to add payroll services without significant upfront investment. The goal of CheckHQ is to empower software platforms to generate new revenue streams and improve customer engagement through their payroll solutions.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$119M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

60%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with platforms like Wave and Novo expand CheckHQ's reach to over 300,000 small businesses, enhancing its market penetration.
  • The introduction of fraud protection tools and embedded support services positions CheckHQ as a comprehensive solution provider, reducing risks for its partners.
  • CheckHQ's recent $35 million Series B funding from Stripe and Thrive Capital provides a strong financial foundation for future growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The complexity of integrating payroll services into diverse software platforms could lead to technical challenges and delays.
  • The competitive fintech landscape, with established players like ADP and Gusto, may limit CheckHQ's market share and growth potential.

What makes Check unique

  • CheckHQ's embedded payroll system allows software platforms to integrate payroll services seamlessly, unlike traditional payroll providers that offer standalone solutions.
  • The company's focus on partnerships with software platforms enables rapid market entry and scalability, setting it apart from competitors who build end-to-end solutions in-house.
  • CheckHQ's API abstracts the complexity of payroll, including tax calculations and compliance, making it easier for small businesses to manage payroll without specialized knowledge.

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Benefits

Home office stipend: $1k stipend for your home office setup, and $100 per month for internet and cell.

PTO & sick leave: Recharge and stay healthy with flexible PTO and sick leave.

Learning budget: Buy books, take classes, and attend conferences with a $2k per year learning budget.

Weekly pay: Every Friday is payday! Just one perk of being your own payroll provider.

Paid family leave: 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents and flexible return-to-work options.

Health benefits: High quality health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.