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GustoTalent Development Leader, Foundational Talent Products
Gusto operates a platform providing payroll, health insurance, 401(k) plans, and HR services to support over 500,000 small businesses across the United States. The organization maintains…
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Gusto operates a platform providing payroll, health insurance, 401(k) plans, and HR services to support over 500,000 small businesses across the United States. The organization maintains physical offices in San Francisco, Denver, and New York City. For this hybrid position, employees situated near these office hubs are expected to work on-site approximately two to three days per week. The Talent Development Leader for Foundational Talent Products will spearhead the creation…
Job Description
Gusto operates a platform providing payroll, health insurance, 401(k) plans, and HR services to support over 500,000 small businesses across the United States. The organization maintains physical offices in San Francisco, Denver, and New York City. For this hybrid position, employees situated near these office hubs are expected to work on-site approximately two to three days per week.
The Talent Development Leader for Foundational Talent Products will spearhead the creation of an enterprise capability framework covering individual contributor and leadership paths. This strategic position involves overseeing the complete product lifecycle of learning solutions, from initial user discovery and prototyping to scaling and maintenance. The person in this role will define capability taxonomies, collaborate with learning technology teams on system integrations, and incorporate AI-native competencies directly into the workflow.
This role suits experienced talent development professionals, technical instructional designers, or learning architects who possess expertise in modular architecture, generative AI integration, and agile delivery. Team members at Gusto are expected to actively engage with AI tools pertinent to their responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Manage the product roadmap for the capability framework as a live product incorporating AI-native competencies
- Partner with content designers to build and ship blended learning experiences through iterative development cycles
- Establish the strategic vision for core enablement programs using a hub-and-spoke model
- Own the architectural design for modular content and automated governance standards
- Analyze skill data and validate capabilities alongside HR business partners and executive stakeholders
- Write functional and technical requirements for the capability engine with People Technology teams
- Translate operational priorities into accessible training and guidance for business leaders
Requirements
- Have eight or more years of progressive experience in Talent Development, Learning Architecture, Technical Instructional Design, or Organizational Design
- Demonstrate a track record of building foundational programs from scratch
- Show proficiency in structuring, tagging, and object-oriented content design
- Maintain a secure, reliable internet connection for non-office days while working in a hybrid arrangement
Core Skills
Benefits
- Receive competitive base pay
- Qualify for company benefits
- Earn equity through Restricted Stock Units
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the employment type for this position?
The posting specifies that this is a full-time position.
What is the remote work policy?
This is a hybrid role. Employees based near the Denver, San Francisco, or New York City offices are expected to work on-site approximately two to three days per week.
What is the salary range for the role?
The cash compensation ranges from $117,020 to $144,325 per year in Denver and most major metro areas, and from $141,700 to $174,763 per year for San Francisco. Final offers depend on factors such as location, experience, and expertise.
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