Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and Y Combinator.
About the role
The Senior Compensation Manager is a core member of Gusto's People team, responsible for building and scaling the compensation programs that help us attract, retain, and reward top talent. This role exists to bring rigor, fairness, and strategic clarity to how Gusto thinks about pay — operating at the intersection of data, policy, and people.
What they're looking for
- 12+ years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, People Operations, or a related analytical function — ideally in a high-growth technology environment
- AI fluency: hands-on experience using AI tools or automation to accelerate analysis or synthesis, paired with strong judgment around trust and validation
- Hands-on experience running compensation cycles (merit, equity, benchmarking) and building scalable programs from early-stage to maturity
- Survey benchmarking fluency: direct experience with Radford/Aon, Mercer, Pave, or comparable compensation survey tools and methodologies
- Systems-first orientation: experience building durable workflows, automating reports, or designing operating mechanisms that reduce recurring manual work
- Strong analytical foundation: advanced spreadsheet skills (Excel, Google Sheets), comfort with data modeling, and experience building dashboards or visualizations that leaders actually use
More about this role
At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.
All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy .
AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.
The Senior Compensation Manager is a core member of Gusto's People team, responsible for building and scaling the compensation programs that help us attract, retain, and reward top talent. This role exists to bring rigor, fairness, and strategic clarity to how Gusto thinks about pay —...
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