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People Partner

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Gusto

Gusto

1,001-5,000 employees

Payroll, benefits, and HR solutions provider

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services
Defense
Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$152k - $220kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

Category
Generalist Recruiting
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 8+ years of People Partner experience w/ 4+ years operating as an HR Business Partner/People Partner in a large to mid-size tech company supporting GMs, Engineering, Product Management, Design, or Data teams.
  • 3+ years in people management with a skill for motivating and mentoring talent to do the best work of their careers.
  • Strong executive presence, proven ability to influence and coach leaders, and exceptional interpersonal skills are key.
  • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to understand and align People initiatives with business objectives, translating strategy into plans for execution.
  • Ability to lead a team of highly skilled individuals to do their best work.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly and concisely communicate to employees of all levels effectively.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities with a sense of urgency and the ability to pivot quickly based on changing needs of the business.
  • Significant experience with workforce analytics plus the ability to use data and reporting to drive strategic decisions.
  • A proven track record of developing and leading organizational change initiatives that deliver real business results.
  • Agility, ability to thrive in ambiguity, and excel in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to maintain a level of confidentiality and handle issues ethically and with integrity.
Responsibilities
  • Empowers team of People Partners to influence business and talent initiatives that support short and long-term business goals, including driving practices that enable high performance and operational excellence.
  • A trusted advisor and thought partner to business leaders and their teams.
  • Establishes and develops broad strategy and translates into multi-functional objectives; diagnose, translate, and define current and future business needs into an overall integrated People/Talent Plan.
  • Provides strategy, vision and direction to team of People Partners; lead efforts with the People Partner team and the organization you support to achieve People objectives, including attracting, hiring and onboarding great talent, developing and retaining Gusties, and achieving our goals around representation and inclusion.
  • Build strong partnerships across the People team roles and functions (Invite, Talent Development, Compensation and Benefits) as well as lead as part of a larger People Partner team to create a consistent Gustie experience.
  • Designs, influences and implements company-wide policies and practices, ensuring operational effectiveness.
  • Serve as a change agent and member of your organization’s leadership team to help drive strategic growth plans and objectives across the organization.
  • Provide organizational development interventions and support including organization design, development solutions, leadership coaching, and proactive change management.
  • Engage in strategic workforce planning by assessing organizational capabilities; identify competency and talent gaps, ensure development of people resources; and introduce succession planning.
  • Initiate and maintain effective communications with leadership and employees; provide coaching and guidance on matters related to performance management, offer feedback on style and behaviors to improve employee productivity and engagement.

Gusto provides payroll, benefits, and human resources solutions specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses. Its platform allows users to manage payroll processing, employee benefits, and HR tasks in one integrated system, making it easier for businesses that may not have extensive HR resources. Gusto operates on a subscription-based model, offering various pricing tiers to accommodate different business needs, from startups to established companies. This flexibility in pricing and service options sets Gusto apart from competitors, as it caters to a wide range of clients. The company's goal is to simplify the management of employee-related tasks, enabling businesses to focus on growth and improving employee satisfaction.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$746.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Gusto's partnership with Nav to help SMBs overcome cash flow obstacles demonstrates its commitment to addressing critical business challenges.
  • The company's continuous expansion of services, such as advanced employee benefits packages, increases its value proposition and customer retention.
  • Recognition as one of the best payroll software providers highlights Gusto's strong market position and reliability.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape requires Gusto to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on small to medium-sized businesses makes Gusto vulnerable to economic downturns affecting this segment.

What makes Gusto unique

  • Gusto's all-in-one platform specifically targets small to medium-sized businesses, unlike competitors who may focus on larger enterprises.
  • Their tiered subscription model offers flexibility and affordability, making it accessible for a wide range of business sizes and budgets.
  • Integration with popular third-party applications like QuickBooks Online and Xero enhances Gusto's usability and appeal.

Benefits

It’s a marathon, not a sprint: Employees celebrating 5 or 10 years at Gusto enjoy a month-long sabbatical to travel and relax after all their hard work.

Meals and conversations: Free meals, snacks, and drinks to keep us fueled, but more importantly: they bring people together and foster community.

Wellness for every body: We’re proud to offer inclusive health care such as hormone treatments, gender-affirming surgery, therapy, family planning, and more.

The time you need: Our flexible PTO policy means every employee is encouraged to take the time they need now to keep doing great work, long term.

Family-friendly benefits: Fertility treatments, primary and secondary parental leave, sleep coaching, house cleaning for new parents, and more.

Be well, be you: Get free, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus a monthly fitness stipend and mental health resources too.