WHO WE ARE

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager dedicated 100% to Human Resources, with a mandate to lead HR’s digital and strategic transformation. This role will own the HR Transformation Roadmap, aligning global HR processes and technology with Zinnia’s strategic business goals. The ideal candidate will partner with HR, IT, and leadership to modernize our HR ecosystem, ensuring seamless employee experiences across the entire hire-to-retire lifecycle.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

HR Transformation Roadmap

Develop and maintain a multi-year HR product and technology strategy that aligns with business priorities and cultural aspirations (“People First”).
Define and manage the HR technology portfolio, ensuring integration, scalability, and innovation.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with HR leaders, IT, Finance, and Business Units to capture global requirements and translate them into actionable deliverables.
Ensure HR has visibility and influence in key business initiatives, serving as the product voice for people-related capabilities.

Technology Integration & Automation

Evaluate and lead implementation of an integrated hire-to-retire HRIS platform with AI-driven analytics, employee self-service, and workflow automation.
Drive simplification and consolidation of fragmented tools (recruitment, onboarding, payroll, learning, and performance).

Employee Experience

Partner with HR teams to map the end-to-end employee journey; identify moments that matter and build solutions to enhance engagement and retention.
Focus on onboarding “wow factor,” recognition systems, and seamless access to resources.

Change Leadership

Develop adoption and change management strategies for new HR tools and processes.
Lead communication plans, HR town halls, and showcase sessions to drive engagement across global HR teams.

Leverage AI and emerging technologies as a force multiplier

Identify and deploy AI-driven solutions to streamline HR operations, enhance decision-making, and unlock predictive insights.
Innovate ways to use AI for automating manual workflows, improving employee experience, and providing advanced analytics that drive proactive and strategic HR initiatives globally.

Metrics & Success

Establish clear KPIs for HR transformation (system adoption, employee satisfaction, process efficiency).
Report progress regularly to HR leadership and executive teams.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

10+ years’ experience in product management, preferably with exposure to HR technology or people systems.
Bachelor's degree, equivalent experience can be used in lieu of a formal degree.
Proven track record of delivering enterprise-wide transformation projects.
Deep understanding of HR processes (talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll, performance, recognition, engagement).
Experience with HRIS platforms (DayForce, Workday, Sapling, SAP SuccessFactors, Greenhouse, etc.) and knowledge of emerging HR tech trends.
Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills across global and matrixed organizations.
Excellent business acumen and ability to connect people strategy with business impact.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. We offer great benefits, including health/dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 dependent on skills and location. The salary range is a good faith estimate based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive salaries that align with the individual’s skills, education, experience, training, and geographic location and may be above or below the stated amounts. We’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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