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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 79 days Gusto, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 49% of Gusto, Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Gusto, Inc.
- high 96 stale, 9 reposted of 97 open
- Hiring momentum
- 146 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Gusto, Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Gusto, Inc..
About this role
As an Employee Relations Partner at Gusto, you will act as a trusted advisor to managers, focusing on resolving complex employee matters and promoting a positive workplace culture. Your daily tasks will include managing employee concerns, coaching managers on performance expectations, and collaborating with Legal and People Partners on sensitive issues. You will also maintain compliance with HR regulations and document ER cases thoroughly.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Gusto, Inc. as an employer.
What you need
- Proven experience in HR, with minimum 2-4 years in an Employee Relations or HR Business Partner role
- Demonstrated experience handling complex, sensitive ER matters with discretion, sound judgment, and composure under pressure
- Ability to hold multiple stakeholder interests simultaneously while keeping fairness and equity at the center
- Track record of cross-functional collaboration with Legal teams on escalated employee issues
- Exceptional knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and industry trends
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire and guide managers effectively
Nice to have
- Formal education or training in interpersonal communication skills such as facilitated conversation or mediations, non-violent communication, counseling, coaching, etc.
- Experience working in a globally distributed company.
What you get
- Competitive base pay
- Benefits
- Equity (RSUs)
Worth weighing
- Role involves navigating complex, high-stakes employee situations which may be stressful
- The position requires an AI-forward mindset, which may involve adapting to new technologies
- Hybrid work model requires in-office presence 2-3 days a week, which may not suit all candidates
Summarised from Gusto, Inc.'s posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Gusto, Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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