Job Description
About Gusto
At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.
All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.
AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated 401(k) Onboarding Advocate to join our team as we expand our 401(k) automation program, which transitioned from pilot to full launch in 2024. Your role will be pivotal in helping employers seamlessly integrate their existing 401(k) plans onto the Gusto Platform. As a key team member, you will enhance the onboarding experience by guiding customers through a complex process, ensuring timely communication, and maintaining smooth operations. Your expertise will help alleviate concerns, answer questions, and provide exceptional service to all onboarded customers.
About the Team:
The 401(k) onboarding team is committed to improving the 401(k) experience for small business owners, their employees, and our 401(k) partners through innovative technology and outstanding service.
As an AI-native company, we don't just use technology—it’s the backbone of how we work. We expect all team members to demonstrate digital fluency and a proactive approach to leveraging AI tooling to enhance accuracy, speed, and communication. At Gusto, every team member contributes to a significant daily impact on the lives of those we serve. If you take pride in getting the details right and helping customers get the coverage they deserve, this role is for you.
Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:
Drive consultative outreach to keep customer onboarding on track: Guide customers through the 401(k) automation onboarding process, ensuring clear communication with 401(k) providers and serving as their advocate post-launch.
Be a real partner to your customers. You're not afraid to pick up the phone, and whether it's a call, an email, or a screen share, you're accessible, responsive, and clear. Customers should feel like they have someone in their corner.
Project management: As the owner of the onboarding journey, you anticipate roadblocks and work with relevant partners, both internal and external, to ensure a smooth and accurate integration of our customer’s 401(k). You support the development of efficient processes and create resources to enhance the customer experience, identifying and resolving unexpected issues as they arise.
Eligibility & Compliance: Qualify interested customers to ensure they are a good fit for the 401(k) automation feature.
End to end process: You own the entire onboarding journey: confirm plan eligibility and requirements, gather the necessary provider and plan details, build and test the plan in Pay(k)onnect, and confirm accuracy before go-live — all while keeping customers informed and engaged every step of the way.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
Professional Experience: at least 3 years of professional work experience, ideally within the retirement, payroll or financial services industry, or a fast-paced startup environment, where anticipating customers’ needs and delivering a great customer experience is a central part of the role.
Curious about technology. AI tools and automation are part of how this team works. You don't need to be an expert, but you should be excited to learn and use tools like Glean, Gemini, and other LLM-based AI tools.
Data-Driven Mindset: Proven success in metrics-based roles where data accuracy and hitting KPIs are central to customer success.
Account management: Strong background in high-volume book of business under tight deadlines and seasonal peaks.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent customer communication skills with experience managing professional interactions with external company partners (401(k) providers) as well as customers.
Adaptability: A skilled problem-solver who is comfortable navigating ambiguity and can pivot quickly in a dynamic operational setting.
Self-Directed Execution: Highly self-motivated and capable of working both autonomously and collaboratively to meet individual and team goals.
Our cash compensation range for this role is $23.50 - 26.44 / hour in Denver. Additional locations will vary based on our geographical pay approach. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, experience, and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale.
Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas.
When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required. This includes non-office days for hybrid employees.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.
Gusto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gusto is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. We want to see our candidates perform to the best of their ability. If you require a medical or religious accommodation at any time throughout your candidate journey, please fill out this form and a member of our team will get in touch with you.
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