Hiring: People Partner Lead, Engineering Company: Gusto Location: Denver, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:47:59 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : R, Workday About the job Experience: •10+ years of HRBP or People Partner experience, with meaningful time supporting technical organizations — Engineering, Data Science, Security, or similar. Required Skills: •We are in an active build phase — this role requires someone who arrives ready to construct, not inherit. •Build trusted partnerships with Engineering, Data Science, and Security/IT leaders — understanding what's happening in their teams, surfacing friction early, and navigating performance management, promotions, leveling, and employee relations matters with good judgment. •Synthesize People data — gPulse results, Gustofied performance cycles, attrition signals, headcount trends — into clear, actionable reads for R&D leaders before they have to ask. •Support and operationalize core talent programs including performance cycles, calibration discussions, promotion processes, and manager enablement. •Reinforce high performance standards, accountability, and clarity around expectations, feedback, and growth across Engineering, Data Science, and Security/IT. •Serve as the liaison between R&D and Gusto's broader People team (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, L&D, People Ops), translating company-wide programs into what they mean specifically for technical orgs — and surfacing R&D context back to the center. •Proactively identify risks, friction points, and opportunities for improvement using People insights and organizational data. •Build lightweight but scalable People frameworks, operating mechanisms, and repeatable processes that improve consistency across the business. Compensation: •$158,300 - $195,237 / year •We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!