Gusto
Gusto is a modern, online small business platform on a mission to grow the small business economy. 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, that’s why we’re committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace, both physically and virtually.
Customer expectations, technology, and ways of working are changing faster than ever. AI is reshaping how service organizations operate, while customer trust and experience quality remain non-negotiable. At Gusto, we are reimagining our service - designing systems that are both human-centered and AI-enabled. This role will be critical in building the processes, responsible AI practices, and human-in-the-loop flows that allow our team to scale, adapt, and deliver consistently outstanding outcomes for customers and employees in a fast-moving environment.
The mission of our Customer Experience Transformation (CXT) team is to quickly evolve and scale how Gusto delivers outstanding service experiences and leverages AI to do so. Process Improvement is a key part of how we do that.
Job Responsibilities
Build and mature the craft & capabilities of process improvement across Gusto to scale and improve service, including designing and refining approaches needed to scale AI-first building Manage a portfolio of high-impact projects that focus on the continuous improvement of CX operations efficiency, process quality, and customer experience—including collaborative, high-visibility, end-to-end workshop facilitation Partner with CX, Product, and Engineering to design and implement AI/automation initiatives, ensuring solutions are responsibly developed, integrated into workflows, and deliver measurable business value Establish and scale evaluation frameworks, governance practices, and feedback loops to measure the effectiveness of AI solutions, ensure compliance with internal standards and regulations, and inform iterative improvements. Drive understanding and adoption of AI-readiness methodologies, concepts, and skillsets and embed them into day-to-day operations Build scalable processes from the ground up, with a focus on AI-enabled designs that improve resiliency, adaptability, and trust Provide insights and recommendations for new processes and product launches, with a strong orientation toward leveraging AI where possible and high aptitude for data analytics and storytelling Lead through ambiguity and rapid change: create clarity, alignment, and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment Willing to roll up your sleeves, lead from the front, and coach the team Requirements
4+ years experience owning / leading large-scale transformation initiatives 8-10+ years of experience in process improvement, applied to service model transformation, customer experience, and/or operations Proven track record driving AI or automation implementations—whether through process redesign, tool adoption, orchestration of human-in-the-loop systems, or scaling new capabilities Familiarity with Responsible AI practices, governance, and risk management frameworks; able to balance innovation with compliance, ethics, and customer trust Proven ability to operate in environments of high ambiguity and rapid change, creating clarity and momentum for teams Track record of building and managing process improvement programs that deliver high-value outcomes Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Service Design experience and/or other similar certifications Strong creative problem-solving skills. You thrive in environments where transformation is needed and flex solutions to meet the needs of the business Ability to take competing interests, priorities, and complexities and drive to clarity, recommendations, and alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders. A systems thinker with a bias for action and strong ability to balance speed to outcomes with quality of solution Ability to influence cross-functional, senior leaders and drive change via strong executive verbal and written communication as well as data visualization and presentation skills Experienced with managing a variety of cross-functional stakeholders on complex strategic initiatives, to include influencing senior leaders in Product, Engineering or Customer Experience orgs Demonstrated self-starter and organized problem-solver. Self-sufficient, resourceful, and bias for action towards continuous improvement - always looking to improve upon the status quo Highly adaptable and resilient to changes in business needs or requirements. Ability to navigate challenges and make decisions even when information is incomplete Deep empathy and obsession for our small business customers. A deep passion for helping others Our cash compensation amount for this role is $133,470 to $173,511/yr in Denver & most major metro locations, and $157,145 to $204,289/yr for San Francisco & New York. Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). 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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gusto is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.
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Build and mature the craft & capabilities of process improvement across Gusto to scale and improve service, including designing and refining approaches needed to scale AI-first building Manage a portfolio of high-impact projects that focus on the continuous improvement of CX operations efficiency, process quality, and customer experience—including collaborative, high-visibility, end-to-end workshop facilitation Partner with CX, Product, and Engineering to design and implement AI/automation initiatives, ensuring solutions are responsibly developed, integrated into workflows, and deliver measurable business value Establish and scale evaluation frameworks, governance practices, and feedback loops to measure the effectiveness of AI solutions, ensure compliance with internal standards and regulations, and inform iterative improvements. Drive understanding and adoption of AI-readiness methodologies, concepts, and skillsets and embed them into day-to-day operations Build scalable processes from the ground up, with a focus on AI-enabled designs that improve resiliency, adaptability, and trust Provide insights and recommendations for new processes and product launches, with a strong orientation toward leveraging AI where possible and high aptitude for data analytics and storytelling Lead through ambiguity and rapid change: create clarity, alignment, and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment Willing to roll up your sleeves, lead from the front, and coach the team Requirements
4+ years experience owning / leading large-scale transformation initiatives 8-10+ years of experience in process improvement, applied to service model transformation, customer experience, and/or operations Proven track record driving AI or automation implementations—whether through process redesign, tool adoption, orchestration of human-in-the-loop systems, or scaling new capabilities Familiarity with Responsible AI practices, governance, and risk management frameworks; able to balance innovation with compliance, ethics, and customer trust Proven ability to operate in environments of high ambiguity and rapid change, creating clarity and momentum for teams Track record of building and managing process improvement programs that deliver high-value outcomes Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Service Design experience and/or other similar certifications Strong creative problem-solving skills. You thrive in environments where transformation is needed and flex solutions to meet the needs of the business Ability to take competing interests, priorities, and complexities and drive to clarity, recommendations, and alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders. A systems thinker with a bias for action and strong ability to balance speed to outcomes with quality of solution Ability to influence cross-functional, senior leaders and drive change via strong executive verbal and written communication as well as data visualization and presentation skills Experienced with managing a variety of cross-functional stakeholders on complex strategic initiatives, to include influencing senior leaders in Product, Engineering or Customer Experience orgs Demonstrated self-starter and organized problem-solver. Self-sufficient, resourceful, and bias for action towards continuous improvement - always looking to improve upon the status quo Highly adaptable and resilient to changes in business needs or requirements. Ability to navigate challenges and make decisions even when information is incomplete Deep empathy and obsession for our small business customers. A deep passion for helping others Our cash compensation amount for this role is $133,470 to $173,511/yr in Denver & most major metro locations, and $157,145 to $204,289/yr for San Francisco & New York. Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). 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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gusto is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.
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