Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and Y Combinator.
About the role
At Gusto, the rapid evolution of work requires a dynamic, agile capability infrastructure. As artificial intelligence transforms technical and leadership skills quarter to quarter, our team members need to upskill and adapt seamlessly. To meet this demand, we are building an innovative, agile capability model and tech-forward development ecosystem that delivers blended learning experiences and modular enablement directly in the flow of work. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Typically 8+ years of progressive experience in Talent Development, Learning Architecture, Technical Instructional Design, or Organizational Design, with a track record of building foundational programs from scratch
- Ability to establish vision, guide strategic policy development, and architect agile solutions in real time amidst shifting business landscapes
- Strong strategic judgment and cross-functional fluency, with proven ability to partner with HR business partners and executive leaders to translate complex organizational data into clear capability priorities
- Expertise in technical instructional design and modular architecture—proficient in structuring, tagging, and object-oriented content design to ensure learning is evergreen, searchable, and adaptable
- Passionate about leveraging AI and automation to streamline learning design processes and experienced in defining AI-native skills within capability frameworks
- Exceptional relationship management skills, with a track record of driving strategic consensus across diverse business customers/users and partner teams
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, the rapid evolution of work requires a dynamic, agile capability infrastructure. As artificial intelligence transforms technical and leadership skills quarter to quarter, our team members need to upskill and adapt seamlessly. To meet this demand, we are building an innovative, agile...
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