Gusto is looking for a Head of Technical Recruiting to lead our hiring efforts for Engineering, Infrastructure, Data, Security, and AIT. You will be a strategic partner to VP+ Engineering leaders, managing a team of 20 to directly impact Gusto's ability to scale with world-class technical talent.
What You'll Do
- Empower and develop a team of 20, including directly managing two recruiting managers.
- Partner with VP+ Engineering leaders on all aspects of recruiting, from defining hiring profiles to aligning on long-term growth goals.
- Review, select, and implement innovative AI-driven tools and data-informed strategies to elevate talent attraction and increase recruiter productivity.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain technical talent that reflects the diversity of the 400,000+ small businesses Gusto serves.
- Innovate on top-of-funnel strategies to attract technical talent, inclusive of employer brand, engineering community relations, and referrals.
- Build and leverage data infrastructure to forecast capacity, shape sourcing strategies, and influence executive decision-making with compelling insights.
What We're Looking For
- 12+ years of recruiting experience.
- At least 6+ years in people management.
- Experience managing managers and leading large teams (15-20+) in a high-growth environment.
- 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.
- Hands-on leadership style that thrives in the trenches while setting clear strategic direction.
Team & Environment
You will lead a team of 20 (FTEs and contractors), including two direct-report managers. The team is part of the Invite pod, supporting the Engineering, Infrastructure, Data, Security, and AIT organizations.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $195,745/yr to $241,419/yr in Denver and most major metro locations; $229,785/yr to $283,402/yr for San Francisco and New York.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position located in Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; or New York, NY.
Gusto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
