Denver, CO;San Francisco, CA;New York, NY;Los Angeles, CA;Seattle, WA;Toronto, Ontario, CAN - Remote Hybrid $206,000 - $248,000/yr

Gusto is hiring a Head of Product, Payroll

About the Role

Drive product strategy and execution for a core payroll system, ensuring seamless functionality, regulatory adherence, and scalability across diverse customer needs.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the long-term product roadmap for payroll
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, and compliance teams to deliver reliable features
  • Ensure payroll calculations are accurate and meet federal, state, and local regulations
  • Lead discovery efforts to understand customer pain points in payroll processing
  • Prioritize initiatives based on business impact and user needs
  • Manage cross-functional teams to deliver on-time, high-quality releases
  • Monitor key product metrics and adjust strategy based on data
  • Represent product decisions to executive leadership
  • Identify opportunities to improve automation in payroll workflows
  • Guide the team through complex technical and regulatory challenges
  • Maintain alignment between customer expectations and product capabilities
  • Evaluate third-party integrations relevant to payroll systems
  • Support go-to-market planning for new payroll features
  • Foster a culture of accountability and innovation within the product team
  • Balance short-term deliverables with long-term platform scalability

Nice to Have

  • Experience in payroll or HR technology platforms
  • Prior leadership role in a high-growth startup or tech company
  • Knowledge of multi-jurisdictional payroll regulations
  • Familiarity with workforce management systems
  • Product launch experience in regulated domains
  • Track record of mentoring product managers
  • Understanding of API-first architecture
  • Experience with international expansion of payroll systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Dental and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Flexible paid time off policy
  • Paid parental leave
  • Mental health and wellness resources
  • Professional development stipend
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Stock options
  • Life and disability insurance

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Product organization within a growing fintech company focused on payroll and HR solutions

About the Team

This role joins a dedicated product group focused on building reliable, compliant payroll solutions for modern businesses.

Impact

The work directly affects how employers pay their teams, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and legal compliance across thousands of organizations.

Available

About company
Gusto
Gusto handles payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR for small businesses so owners can focus on their craft and customers. They support more than 400,000 small businesses across the country.
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Department Product Management
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Posted 3 days ago