Employee Relations Leader (AI-Savvy)

Gusto; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (RSUs)

Job summary

Gusto is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager in a hybrid Denver-area role to lead the ER team, align policies across the organization, and partner with Legal and People Partners on high-risk matters.

You will coach ER Partners, oversee investigations, and manage performance-related actions while guiding leaders through difficult conversations—applied with an AI-native approach to trends and documentation.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive HR or Employee Relations experience.
• Experience leading or supervising a team in ER.
• Deep knowledge of employment law and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Employee Relations Partners.
• Oversee high-risk workplace investigations with documentation.
• Manage end-to-end performance-management casework and coaching.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Data literacy

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Case management system

AI tools

Job description

Gusto is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager in a hybrid Denver-area role to lead the ER team, align policies across the organization, and partner with Legal and People Partners on high-risk matters.

You will coach ER Partners, oversee investigations, and manage performance-related actions while guiding leaders through difficult conversations—applied with an AI-native approach to trends and documentation.