Head - Product - HR Technology

to : CEO

About HR Codes Codes Consulting is on a mission to redefine the human resources landscape. We are building a next-generation, intelligent HR Technology solution designed to empower organizations and their people. By embedding cutting-edge AI into core HR modules, we aim to deliver predictive insights, automate complex workflows, and create a truly personalized employee experience. We are a globally-focused, early-stage company looking for a foundational leader to drive our product vision.

Role Summary :

We are seeking a visionary and execution-oriented Head of Product to take complete ownership of our flagship HR Technology SaaS platform. This is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from strategic vision and roadmap design to development and go-to-market.

You will be the central force defining -what- we build and -why-, with a strong emphasis on leveraging AI to create a market-differentiating product. You will lead and mentor our product and technology-adjacent teams in India and globally, working in lockstep with developers, testers, support, and client teams to translate vision into a world-class reality.

This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader who is passionate about building from the ground up and is excited by the challenge of scaling a global product.

Key Vision & Strategy : Define, articulate, and own the end-to-end product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap.

AI Integration : Champion the integration of AI and Machine Learning across the product suite (e.g., talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, HR analytics) to drive innovation and business value.

End-to-End Lifecycle Management : Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation, user research, and requirements gathering to prioritization, design, development, testing, launch, and post-launch iteration.

Team Leadership : Lead, manage, and mentor a distributed team of product managers, designers, and analysts, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and Collaboration : Serve as the key interface between technical and non-technical teams. Work intimately with engineering leads, developers, QA / testers, customer support, and client success teams to ensure a smooth and efficient development pipeline.

Stakeholder Management : Engage with clients, prospects, and internal stakeholders to gather feedback, validate hypotheses, and ensure the roadmap is aligned with market needs and business objectives.

Technical Acumen : Maintain a "hands-on" approach, diving deep into technical discussions, understanding the product architecture, and collaborating with engineers on feasibility and design trade-offs.

Market Intelligence : Act as the internal expert on the HRTech landscape, competitor products, and emerging technology trends to ensure our product remains competitive and & 8-12 years of progressive experience in product management, with a proven track record of launching and scaling successful B2B SaaS Equivalent postgraduate degree, preferably from a premium B-school (e.g., IIM, IIT, ISB, FMS, XLRI, Demonstrated experience building, managing, and leading high-performing, globally distributed product teams.

Technical Fluency : Strong technical background or "hands-on" ability to understand complex system architecture, data models, and APIs. You must be comfortable and credible in deep-dive discussions with engineers.

SaaS Expertise : Deep understanding of SaaS business models, metrics, and agile development Mindset : A proactive, self-starter attitude. You thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment and have a strong bias for Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and manage senior Qualifications (Added Advantages)

• Direct experience in the HR Technology (HRTech) or Human Capital Management (HCM) domain.
• Proven experience in successfully conceptualizing and launching AI / ML-driven product features.
• Prior experience in an early-stage, venture-backed startup.

Compensation & is a foundational leadership role critical to our company's success. We are looking for a true partner who is invested in our long-term vision.

Compensation Structure : This role will be primarily equity-based for the first six (6) months from the date of A competitive, market-aligned salary package will be activated upon the successful execution and closure of our seed funding round, as mutually discussed and agreed upon.

What We Significant equity ownership in a high-growth, global startup.

(ref : iimjobs.com)