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Sr. Technical Recruiter

Gusto - San Francisco, CA, USA - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-21

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Salary: USD 150,000 - 185,000 / annual

Gusto is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to own full-cycle recruiting for mid- to senior-level roles across the organization. You'll partner closely with hiring managers and People partners to develop customized hiring strategies aligned with business needs, build deep consultative relationships, and execute against aggressive hiring goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include: - Own full-cycle recruiting with focus on req-based hiring and strategic business alignment - Partner with hiring managers to understand organizational goals and develop tailored hiring plans - Build consultative relationships with hiring managers, navigating complex hiring environments with clarity - Develop targeted sourcing and outreach strategies to attract exceptional talent and build a representative pipeline - Provide high-touch candidate experience throughout the entire hiring process - Collaborate cross-functionally with Compensation, People Partners, and Executive Operations teams - Contribute to and improve recruiting processes to enable team scaling - Challenge the status quo and propose creative ideas to elevate recruiting practices Gusto is on a mission to grow the small business economy by handling payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR services. The company supports over 500,000 small businesses nationwide with offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York. All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs). AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto, and all team members are expected to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role. Requirements: - 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including 2+ years in a high-growth tech environment - Demonstrated success in req-based recruiting with focus on mid- to senior-level hiring - Strong track record of influencing and coaching hiring managers through the entire recruiting lifecycle - Proficiency with Greenhouse, Gem, Slack, LinkedIn Recruiter, and G-Suite - Demonstrated experience using AI and talent intelligence tools (ChatGPT, LinkedIn AI, sourcing automation, competitive insights) to improve efficiency and quality of work - Growth mindset toward AI adoption and ability to integrate new tools into recruiting workflows responsibly - Committed to inclusive hiring practices with experience building representative pipelines - Comfortable using funnel metrics and data to inform hiring strategy and drive efficiency - Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments - Passion for Gusto's mission and small business economy

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