Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and Y Combinator.
About the role
At Gusto, we are builders, and the direction the business is heading has elevated the bar for how we show up and who we hire. This role brings in that builder-minded design talent across Product Design, Design Systems, Content Design, UX Research, Service Design, Brand Studio and Creative, and Design Operations. We're looking for a Staff Design Recruiter who brings the versatility and eagerness to flex into Product Management, Data, or other technical hiring areas. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Full-cycle recruiting depth. Typically 8+ years across specialized tech, including meaningful time specializing in Design recruiting
- AI-native recruiting. Hands-on experience using AI across sourcing, market mapping, and interview prep, and building the agents or SKILLs that carry what works to the whole team
- Cross-functional partnership. A proven ability to work across various People teams and business partners to keep hires moving
- Executive presence. A history of partnering with leaders at every level, and the ability to walk into a room, read the audience, and speak to it with credibility
- Sourcing as a craft. Knows what great talent looks like, across all backgrounds and walks of life, where to find it, and how to assess it, with a knack for spotting bar raisers and building always-on pipelines
- Bias for action and resilience. Moves things forward and stays steady when a search gets hard
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.
At Gusto, we are builders, and the direction the business is heading has elevated the bar for how we show up and who we hire. This role brings in that builder-minded design talent across Product Design, Design Systems, Content Design, UX Research, Service Design, Brand Studio and Creative, and...
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