Head of Technical Recruiting

About the Company

Gusto is dedicated to supporting the small business economy by managing essential services such as payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR. With a presence in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, Gusto serves over 400,000 small businesses and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects its customer base.

Responsibilities

• Empower and develop a team of 20, including directly managing two recruiting managers.
• Partner with VP+ Engineering leaders on all aspects of the recruiting process.
• Review, select, and implement innovative AI-driven tools and data-informed strategies.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain technical talent.
• Innovate on top-of-funnel strategies to attract technical talent.
• Build and leverage data infrastructure to forecast capacity and shape sourcing strategies.

Requirements

• 12+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 6+ years in people management.
• Experience managing managers and leading large teams (15-20+) in a high-growth environment.
• A proven track record of building large-scale engineering organizations.
• Curiosity and proven ability to learn and apply AI-driven tools to improve operational efficiency and recruiting effectiveness.
• Experience working as a peer to VP+ technical leaders to influence hiring philosophy and strategy.

Skills & Tools

Additional Information

Employees based in Gusto's office locations are expected to work from the office 2-3 days per week. Gusto is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.