USD per year
Government Affairs Lead (Small Business Healthcare, Benefits, and HR Policy)
Washington, DC; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY
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 owners can focus on their craft and customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we’re proud to support more than 400,000 small businesses across the country, and we’re building a workplace that represents and celebrates the customers we serve. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.
About Gusto
Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. In addition to full-service payroll, Gusto provides health insurance, 401(k) plans, expert HR support, and team management tools. We’re on a mission to create a world where work empowers a better life, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join us.
About the Role:
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Remote Work / Employment Type:
Hybrid work model with expectation of working from office approximately 2–3 days per week depending on role/location; remote days require secure internet connection when approved outside office location.
Explicit Skills / Qualifications Mentioned:
- Minimum experience: 8 years government affairs/public policy or equivalent advanced degrees with relevant experience
- Expertise: Small business healthcare/benefits/labor/HR/employment/tax policies
- Advanced knowledge: Healthcare affordability/access; payroll modernization; workplace compliance; employment law; tax frameworks
- Proficiency using AI tools (large language models etc.) for monitoring legislation/regulation/commentary; drafting/refining materials; scenario modeling
- Leadership skills: Strategic thinking; cross-disciplinary understanding; coalition leadership; mentoring
- Analytical skills: Complex issue evaluation; method adaptation including AI-assisted approaches
- Communication skills: Executive presence; persuasive communication tailored to audiences
- Relationship building: Stakeholder engagement especially government/industry/small business advocacy
Compensation:
$150K-$175K/year Denver; $175K-$205K/year New York/San Francisco plus equity package & performance bonuses (final offer depends on location/experience/expertise).
Gusto is a cloud-based software company that provides a comprehensive platform for payroll, benefits, and human resource management. Designed primarily for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, it automates payroll processing, tax filings, and employee onboarding while offering tools for health insurance administration and 401(k) plans. Gusto is known for its user-friendly interface and commitment to putting people first in the workplace.
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