About Checkr Checkr is building a data platform to power safe and fair decisions. The company’s technology helps customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr serves over 100,000 customers, including Amazon, DoorDash, Netflix, Kimpton and Anthropic. Checkr was named to the Forbes Cloud 100 in 2025 and was recognized as a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
About the Team / Role
We’re searching for a forward‑thinking, data‑driven leader to own and evolve Checkr’s Total Rewards programs and People Operations. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer & Head of People and sits at the intersection of strategy, execution and leadership. You will design compensation and total rewards programs that attract, incentivise and retain high‑performing talent while building the systems, processes and technology backbone that powers the entire people function.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a strategic partner to the CLO/Head of People in setting an innovative and data‑driven people strategy to power the future of Checkr.
- Own Checkr’s total rewards strategy end‑to‑end, designing compensation, benefits, equity and variable pay programs that scale, reward impact and attract and retain high‑performing talent.
- Lead equity strategy and governance, partnering with leadership and the board to define equity compensation strategy for a late‑stage private company.
- Drive the people technology ecosystem and data architecture, optimising Workday HCM and adjacent tools with automation and AI to deliver a seamless employee experience.
- Champion and enable a self‑service‑first employee experience, creating frictionless processes, tools and training that empower employees and managers while boosting adoption and satisfaction.
- Lead a high‑performing Total Rewards and People Operations team across payroll, people systems, benefits, reporting and analytics, fostering a culture of ownership and growth.
- Partner with senior leaders to scale rewards, processes and people infrastructure and keep Checkr at the forefront of people strategy and innovation.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of progressive experience spanning total rewards, people/HR operations and HR technology, with 10+ years in senior leadership, ideally in high‑growth or pre‑IPO/public company environments.
- Deep expertise in designing and executing a rewards strategy, including experience in innovating compensation design.
- Proven ability to build, scale and optimise HR technology ecosystems, including connected platforms across ATS, benefits, compensation and performance, driving efficiency and insight.
- A tech‑forward mindset with hands‑on experience deploying AI, automation and analytics to transform HR processes, systems and employee experiences.
- Exceptional communication and influence, able to translate complex ideas into simple, actionable insights and build trust across individual contributors, executives and the board.
- Experience working with the board and Compensation Committee on executive compensation and equity plan design for late‑stage private companies is preferred but not required.
- An A‑player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.
What You’ll Get
- A fast‑paced and collaborative environment.
- Learning and development allowance.
- Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunities for advancement.
- 100 % medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption and parental planning services.
- Flexible PTO policy.
- Monthly wellness stipend.
Pay Transparency Disclosure
One of Checkr’s core values is transparency. Salary ranges are disclosed for all roles. For San Francisco, CA, the on‑target earnings or base salary range is $364,000 – $403,000 USD.
Checkr believes an in‑office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation and encourages connection. Hub locations are Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3+ days a week. In‑office perks include lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend and a wide selection of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.
Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.
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