About the Role:

We're seeking an inclusive, visionary leader to transform how talent develops and grows at Gusto. In this critical role, you'll be the architect of our learning and talent management strategy, designing programs that empower our teams to excel and evolve. You'll work closely with leadership to create innovative development approaches that not only meet current business needs but anticipate future skill requirements.

About the Team:

Our Talent Development team is a dynamic, innovative group dedicated to unlocking and maximizing the potential of all of our employees. We believe in creating transformative learning experiences and development opportunities that enable our employees to grow, adapt, and thrive. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and human-centered design, we're reimagining how organizations develop talent.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

• Lead and coach a high-performing L&D team, fostering an environment of inclusion and continuous learning and growth
• Design and implement comprehensive talent development strategies that align with Gusto's business objectives
• Create blended learning experiences that combine technology - including AI - and human-centered education, coaching, and experiential learning
• Facilitate leadership development programs, working directly with senior leadership
• Develop measurement frameworks to track the impact and effectiveness of L&D initiatives
• Build collaborative partnerships across People Team and business functions to drive strategic talent management
• Continuously evolve talent management approaches to support individual and collective impact as well as organizational agility

Here’s what we're looking for:

• Proven track record of developing and executing talent strategies for diverse workforces
• Advanced skills in creating blended learning approaches, with demonstrated ability to leverage technology and AI
• Deep expertise in change management
• Exceptional leadership and coaching capabilities across diverse teams and stakeholder groups
• Ability to influence and build buy-in at all organizational levels
• Candidates with the skills required typically have ~10-15 years of relevant experience in Learning & Development and/or Talent Management, including time as a leader in those functions

Compensation

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $181,000 -$215,000 /yr in Denver & most remote locations, and $212,000 - $255,000 /yr for San Francisco & New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.

Gusto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gusto is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations@gusto.com.