About the job
About Gusto
Gusto supports the small business economy by managing payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR services. This lets business owners focus on their work and customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, Gusto serves over 400,000 small businesses nationwide. The company values a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.
Full-time employees receive a competitive base salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and equity (RSUs). Compensation varies by role, level, and location. Details about Gusto’s Total Rewards philosophy are available online.
AI plays an active role at Gusto. Team members are encouraged to use AI tools relevant to their work and to grow their skills as technology evolves. The need for AI experience depends on the position and is assessed during the interview process.
Role Overview: Director of Partner Growth for Embedded Payroll Solutions
Gusto Embedded Payroll (GEP) is a major growth initiative, allowing software companies to offer Gusto-powered payroll directly within their products. The Director of Partner Growth leads efforts to help embedded partners succeed, executes go-to-market strategies, increases partner revenue, and builds the operational and strategic foundations to scale this business toward $100M and beyond.
What You Will Do
- Oversee a cross-functional team focused on Partner Success Management (PSM) and Partner Enablement.
- Maintain direct involvement with key partner relationships while managing the team.
- Shape and execute the partner growth strategy from planning through launch and ongoing optimization.
- Manage go-to-market planning, launch sequencing, and escalation issues.
- Develop and nurture executive-level relationships with partners.
The partnerships organization at Gusto seeks out and builds strategic partnerships in emerging sectors. Gusto Embedded Payroll expands the company’s reach, helping thousands of additional businesses beyond Gusto’s direct customers and playing a key role in the company’s growth.
Locations
This role is based in one of the following cities: Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Las Vegas, NV; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ.

