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Gusto About Gusto: Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. On top of full-service payroll, Gusto offers health insurance, 401(k)s, expert HR, and team management tools. Today, Gusto offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York serve more than 400,000 businesses nationwide. Our mission is to create a world where work empowers a better life. We are committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace, both physically and virtually. About The Role
Gusto is looking for a highly skilled and motivated People Insights Data Partner with extensive experience (ideally 10+ years) applying expertise in a fast-paced business environment. As a member of the People Insights team, you’ll leverage data management and analytics to shape Gusto’s People strategy and operations across the talent lifecycle. Your work will drive measurable improvements in talent development, employee experience, recruiting, employee listening, and organizational health through data storytelling, self-service tools, and rigorous analysis. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller with a strong analytical mindset, solid coding skills, and a focus on well-structured, documented data. You are passionate about translating complex data and business opportunities into clear, actionable insights that inform decisions and deliver impact at the highest levels. You will partner with Analytics Engineering, People Leadership, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to shape Gusto’s People data ecosystem. You will deliver trusted insights, design and track metrics, and ensure data directly informs decisions across the employee lifecycle. You will own the Talent Development measurement ecosystem—from designing program measurement strategies to collaborating with Analytics Engineering on scalable data architecture that supports L&D, executive and leadership coaching, and future skills planning. By applying SQL, Tableau, Python, and statistical methods, you will measure program impact and uncover drivers of attraction, development, engagement, and retention. Through this work, you’ll help shape the future of Gusto’s talent strategy. What You’ll Do Day-to-Day Lead Analytical Domains: Own complex measurement, reporting, and analytical challenges. Define the analytical roadmap for a given domain, establish structures and processes, and push People Insights at Gusto to the next level. Influence & Strategic Partnership: Influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders by surfacing critical decisions that can be addressed with data, aligning priorities, and driving strategies that support long-term objectives. Data Thought Partnership: Collaborate with People Leadership across Recruiting, Talent Development, Community & Inclusion, Comp & Benefits, and other domains to translate program opportunities into data-driven solutions—ensuring insights are integrated across the employee lifecycle. Problem Structuring: Define ambiguous business problems, frame the right analytical approach, and identify the data, methods, and metrics needed to deliver clarity and direction. Analysis & Insights: Analyze complex people data to uncover meaningful insights, identify trends, and highlight drivers that inform Gusto’s People and talent strategy. Reporting & Visualization: Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reporting solutions that answer critical business questions across the talent lifecycle (e.g., recruiting, turnover, DEI, employee movement). Data Modeling: Partner with Analytics Engineering to design and implement scalable data models that enable consistent, reliable analysis and self-service reporting. Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with People Leadership, HRBPs, and cross-functional partners to ensure insights are actionable, relevant, and tied to business outcomes. Enablement: Strengthen data fluency across the People Team by coaching stakeholders on how to interpret and use people data to drive evidence-based decisions. Builder Mindset & Curiosity: Demonstrate responsiveness and ownership—iterate quickly and deliver high-quality data products. Explore and pilot new approaches, including advanced analytics and AI, to unlock value and shape how People Insights drives impact. What We're Looking For
Experience: 10+ years in data analytics or data science, with demonstrated expertise in People Analytics or a related field. Technical Skills: Advanced SQL, strong Tableau, and working proficiency in Python for light statistical analysis and automation. Statistical Methods: Experience applying correlation, regression, and other techniques to evaluate program impact and inform decisions. Data Modeling & Governance: Ability to design scalable data models and ensure data integrity through quality checks, audits, and governance practices. Communication & Storytelling: Strong data storytelling skills to synthesize analyses into clear insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders. Strategic Mindset: Ability to connect data to business outcomes and influence People strategy. Collaboration & Impact: Track record of cross-functional partnerships and driving alignment across stakeholders with varying data fluency. Project Management: Excellent organizational skills with experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Compensation: Our cash compensation for this role is targeted at $155,000–$180,000/yr in Denver, $168,000–$198,000/yr in Los Angeles, and $186,000–$220,000/yr for San Francisco, Seattle, and New York. Final offer amounts are determined by candidate experience and may vary. Location and work arrangement: Gusto has physical offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees based in those locations are expected to work from the office on designated days (2–3 days per week, or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to Symmetry, Gusto’s subsidiary, whose office is in Scottsdale. Note: San Francisco office expectations cover the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas. When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable internet connection is required. EEO and accommodations: Gusto is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories as permitted by law. We are committed to reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you require accommodations, please contact us. Privacy and security: Gusto takes the protection of personal information seriously. Review our Fraudulent Activity Disclaimer and Applicant Privacy Notice. Seniority level
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People Insights Data Partner
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Gusto About Gusto: Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. On top of full-service payroll, Gusto offers health insurance, 401(k)s, expert HR, and team management tools. Today, Gusto offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York serve more than 400,000 businesses nationwide. Our mission is to create a world where work empowers a better life. We are committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace, both physically and virtually. About The Role
Gusto is looking for a highly skilled and motivated People Insights Data Partner with extensive experience (ideally 10+ years) applying expertise in a fast-paced business environment. As a member of the People Insights team, you’ll leverage data management and analytics to shape Gusto’s People strategy and operations across the talent lifecycle. Your work will drive measurable improvements in talent development, employee experience, recruiting, employee listening, and organizational health through data storytelling, self-service tools, and rigorous analysis. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller with a strong analytical mindset, solid coding skills, and a focus on well-structured, documented data. You are passionate about translating complex data and business opportunities into clear, actionable insights that inform decisions and deliver impact at the highest levels. You will partner with Analytics Engineering, People Leadership, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to shape Gusto’s People data ecosystem. You will deliver trusted insights, design and track metrics, and ensure data directly informs decisions across the employee lifecycle. You will own the Talent Development measurement ecosystem—from designing program measurement strategies to collaborating with Analytics Engineering on scalable data architecture that supports L&D, executive and leadership coaching, and future skills planning. By applying SQL, Tableau, Python, and statistical methods, you will measure program impact and uncover drivers of attraction, development, engagement, and retention. Through this work, you’ll help shape the future of Gusto’s talent strategy. What You’ll Do Day-to-Day Lead Analytical Domains: Own complex measurement, reporting, and analytical challenges. Define the analytical roadmap for a given domain, establish structures and processes, and push People Insights at Gusto to the next level. Influence & Strategic Partnership: Influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders by surfacing critical decisions that can be addressed with data, aligning priorities, and driving strategies that support long-term objectives. Data Thought Partnership: Collaborate with People Leadership across Recruiting, Talent Development, Community & Inclusion, Comp & Benefits, and other domains to translate program opportunities into data-driven solutions—ensuring insights are integrated across the employee lifecycle. Problem Structuring: Define ambiguous business problems, frame the right analytical approach, and identify the data, methods, and metrics needed to deliver clarity and direction. Analysis & Insights: Analyze complex people data to uncover meaningful insights, identify trends, and highlight drivers that inform Gusto’s People and talent strategy. Reporting & Visualization: Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reporting solutions that answer critical business questions across the talent lifecycle (e.g., recruiting, turnover, DEI, employee movement). Data Modeling: Partner with Analytics Engineering to design and implement scalable data models that enable consistent, reliable analysis and self-service reporting. Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with People Leadership, HRBPs, and cross-functional partners to ensure insights are actionable, relevant, and tied to business outcomes. Enablement: Strengthen data fluency across the People Team by coaching stakeholders on how to interpret and use people data to drive evidence-based decisions. Builder Mindset & Curiosity: Demonstrate responsiveness and ownership—iterate quickly and deliver high-quality data products. Explore and pilot new approaches, including advanced analytics and AI, to unlock value and shape how People Insights drives impact. What We're Looking For
Experience: 10+ years in data analytics or data science, with demonstrated expertise in People Analytics or a related field. Technical Skills: Advanced SQL, strong Tableau, and working proficiency in Python for light statistical analysis and automation. Statistical Methods: Experience applying correlation, regression, and other techniques to evaluate program impact and inform decisions. Data Modeling & Governance: Ability to design scalable data models and ensure data integrity through quality checks, audits, and governance practices. Communication & Storytelling: Strong data storytelling skills to synthesize analyses into clear insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders. Strategic Mindset: Ability to connect data to business outcomes and influence People strategy. Collaboration & Impact: Track record of cross-functional partnerships and driving alignment across stakeholders with varying data fluency. Project Management: Excellent organizational skills with experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Compensation: Our cash compensation for this role is targeted at $155,000–$180,000/yr in Denver, $168,000–$198,000/yr in Los Angeles, and $186,000–$220,000/yr for San Francisco, Seattle, and New York. Final offer amounts are determined by candidate experience and may vary. Location and work arrangement: Gusto has physical offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees based in those locations are expected to work from the office on designated days (2–3 days per week, or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to Symmetry, Gusto’s subsidiary, whose office is in Scottsdale. Note: San Francisco office expectations cover the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas. When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable internet connection is required. EEO and accommodations: Gusto is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories as permitted by law. We are committed to reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you require accommodations, please contact us. Privacy and security: Gusto takes the protection of personal information seriously. Review our Fraudulent Activity Disclaimer and Applicant Privacy Notice. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
Software Development
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