80% of employees worldwide donât work at a desk. Ordio đ is the all in one SaaS platform that helps organisations manage and empower this workforce: shift planning, time tracking, absence & document management, powered by modern AI.
Weâre an ambitious HR tech startup, scaling fast in Germany. We believe AI can make work better for millions of people by simplifying admin, enabling smarter decisions, and giving employees the tools they deserve.
Aufgaben
As a Chief of Staff to the founders for Payroll Plus, Ordioâs newest and most strategic product line. Payroll Plus simplifies payroll for blue-collar teams across Germany by turning operational data (shifts, hours, absences) into accurate, compliant payroll including complex wage components like overtime and surcharges.
In this role, youâll combine product management, execution, and founder-level problem solving. Youâll help shape strategy, drive execution, and ensure Payroll Plus evolves from early MVP into a scalable, reliable, and compliant core product.
Youâll work at the intersection of founders, product, engineering, and payroll operations, owning outcomes rather than just tasks â and acting as a force multiplier for the leadership team.
Your mission:
đĄ Turn payroll complexity into a product that feels effortless to use
âïž Ensure Payroll Plus ships fast without compromising correctness, reliability, or compliance
đ§ Act as a strategic and operational partner to the founders, keeping the product, team, and priorities aligned
What Youâll Do
đ Own Payroll Plus execution end-to-end: roadmap planning, sprint priorities, delivery tracking, and follow-ups
đ§ Act as the primary product owner for Payroll Plus, covering core PM responsibilities in close collaboration with founders
đŻ Translate founder strategy and customer insights into clear product initiatives and execution plans
đ€ Partner deeply with payroll operations to understand real-world workflows and convert them into scalable product solutions
đ Drive discovery, scope MVPs, and make pragmatic trade-offs between speed, quality, and compliance
đ„ïž Design and refine both the customer-facing payroll experience and the internal admin & operations tools
âïž Write crisp product specs, decision docs, and alignment notes that keep teams moving without bureaucracy
đ Track and report key metrics (e.g. payroll accuracy, processing time, operational load, CSAT/NPS)
𧩠Handle cross-functional coordination ensuring engineering, operations, and leadership stay aligned
Qualifikation
đ Based in North Rhine Westphalia with fluent German (C1+)
đ§ 2â5+ yearsâ experience in product management, consulting, operations, or a founder-facing role in a fast-moving startup
𧩠Good product intuition you can break down complex problems into clear, actionable steps
đ„ Exceptional ownership mindset: you see gaps, step in, and drive things to completion
đ€ Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership
âïž Clear communicator and writer you reduce ambiguity
đȘïž Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shifting priorities
Nice-to-haves
đ Previous experience in Banking & Consulting
đ©đȘ Familiarity with German payroll or HR processes
đ§ Hands-on experience with tools like Cursor, Claude, Figma, analytics dashboards, or issue trackers
đ» Basic front-end or technical understanding (e.g. React, TypeScript, APIs) to collaborate closely with engineers and handle small improvements
đ§Ÿ Experience working in regulated environments where correctness and documentation matter
Benefits
đ° Competitive compensation and benefits (e.g. flexible time off, generous parental leave)
đïžââïž Enjoy true ownership of your development in an early-stage environment - accelerating Ordioâs global expansion while charting your own professional path from day one
đ Thrive in an open, innovative culture where autonomous teams tackle ambitious projects and drive meaningful impact
đ± State-of-the art technical equipment & tooling (MacBook Pro with M4 at minimum)
đïž Enjoy full flexibility - remote work, home office options, and flexible hours
đȘ Prioritize both physical and mental well-being with subsidized gym memberships and regular wellness-focused initiatives
đ A clear set of company values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future
Our Process (fast & respectful)
- Intro chat (30 min) â mutual fit & role context with our Talent Lead
- Hiring Manager Interview â discussion with the Hiring Manager
- Live Coding Interview â small collaborative exercise HM & VP
- CEO Chat â values, ways of working, Q&A
We move quickly and respect your timeâoffers typically follow promptly after final interviews.
About Ordio
We at Ordio đ are looking for people who want to be more than just another employee: ambitious, forward thinking, ready to shape our industry. đ.
We believe that by giving people the best tools to solve their own problems, we can better solve the world's problems together. We are always looking for talented people who are interested in shaping the future together - shape it with us đ
If this sounds like you, weâd love to hear from you.
Ordio is an equalâopportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join Ordio as Chief of Staff - Product and transform workplace efficiency for non-desk employees. Drive innovation, scalability, and success in a dynamic tech environment.
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