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GustoTalent Development Leader, Foundational Talent Products
Gusto provides an operational platform handling payroll, employee health coverage, 401(k) plans, and human resources for over half a million small businesses across the United States.…
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Gusto provides an operational platform handling payroll, employee health coverage, 401(k) plans, and human resources for over half a million small businesses across the United States. Operating with physical offices in cities like San Francisco, New York, and Denver, the company maintains a hybrid workspace model requiring designated in-office presence. The organization seeks a Talent Development Leader, Foundational Talent Products to build out the capability framework across executive and individual…
Job Description
Gusto provides an operational platform handling payroll, employee health coverage, 401(k) plans, and human resources for over half a million small businesses across the United States. Operating with physical offices in cities like San Francisco, New York, and Denver, the company maintains a hybrid workspace model requiring designated in-office presence.
The organization seeks a Talent Development Leader, Foundational Talent Products to build out the capability framework across executive and individual contributor tracks. This strategic, hands-on role involves overseeing the complete product lifecycle of learning solutions, from user discovery and prototyping to scaling and governance. The person in this position will establish standard taxonomies for modular content, embed AI-native competencies, and collaborate closely with People Technology groups as well as executive stakeholders.
This opportunity is well-suited for a technical instructional designer or learning architect who possesses extensive experience in building foundational programs from scratch and designing modular content frameworks. Candidates should be comfortable utilizing generative automation tools, conducting A/B testing, and integrating learning paths directly into daily enterprise workflows.
Responsibilities
- Define and manage the product roadmap for the enterprise capability framework across individual contributor and leadership tracks.
- Partner with content designers to create, build, and ship blended learning experiences using iterative delivery cycles.
- Establish strategic visions for core enablement programs using a hub-and-spoke model.
- Own the architectural design for modular content, automated governance, tagging, and dynamic updates.
- Collaborate with HR business partners and executive stakeholders to analyze skill data and prioritize learning investments.
- Write functional and technical requirements for the capability engine in coordination with People Technology teams.
- Diagnose emerging capability needs and translate complex operational priorities into actionable guidance for business leaders.
Requirements
- Approximately 8 or more years of progressive experience in Talent Development, Learning Architecture, Technical Instructional Design, or Organizational Design.
- Track record of building foundational learning programs from scratch.
- Expertise in technical instructional design and modular architecture for evergreen and searchable content.
- Experience integrating generative artificial intelligence or automation into content production pipelines.
- Familiarity with A/B testing and rapid prototyping using data signals for content iterations.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Company benefits
- Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the employment type for this role?
The position is full-time.
Where is the job located and is it remote?
Gusto has physical offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees based in those areas are expected to work from the office approximately two to three days per week, and the posting does not specify permanent fully remote options.
What is the salary range for this position?
Cash compensation ranges from $117,020 to $144,325 per year in Denver and most major metro locations, and from $141,700 to $174,763 per year in San Francisco, with final offers depending on location, experience, and expertise.
What experience level is required?
The posting specifies typically 8 or more years of progressive experience in Talent Development, Learning Architecture, Technical Instructional Design, or Organizational Design.
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