Payroll, benefits, and HR for modern small businesses
Senior Product Design Manager, Payroll
Design management at Gusto is a solid bet — the company treats design well and payroll is their bread and butter. It's a well-run team at a mature company, though the domain itself isn't the most creatively stimulating.
Job description
About Gusto
At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff—like payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR so business owners focus on their work. The company supports over 400,000 small businesses from offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York.
About Design at Gusto
The design team comprises over 80 people committed to empowering small businesses. They work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Data, and Marketing. The organization is building an AI-native design organization where designers use AI for prototyping, feedback loops, and shipping quality UX.
About the Role
This position leads design for Gusto's payroll product—one of Gusto's most complex and business-critical product areas. The manager will shape the UX direction, manage a designer team, and partner with Product, Engineering, Research, Data, Ops, and Compliance teams.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Experience Required:
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range:
The company emphasizes equity based compensation (ownership in Gusto) and offers competitive benefits packages.
Work Arrangements
Employees in Denver, San Francisco, New York, and Scottsdale offices work hybrid: approximately 2-3 days per week.