Job Description

About Checkr
At Checkr, we believe that everyone should have a fair chance at employment. Our mission is to build a more equitable future by using technology to create opportunities for all. Established in 2014, Checkr is valued at $5 billion and is revolutionizing the hiring process with our People Trust Platform. By utilizing machine learning, we help thousands of companies modernize their background check process, making hiring safer, more efficient, and more inclusive. Some of our customers include Uber, Instacart, Doordash, Netflix, Compass Group, and Adecco.

A career at Checkr means working with some of the brightest minds in the industry to disrupt and improve the future of hiring. We are proud to be recognized as one of BuiltIn's 2023 Best Places to Work in the US, as well as a Y Combinator 2023 Breakthrough Company and Top Company by Valuation.

About the team/role

As the VP of Total Rewards at Checkr, you will report to the Chief People Officer and be responsible for overseeing our compensation and benefits programs. This includes salary programs based on location, executive bonuses, variable compensation, stock-based compensation, benefits strategy and administration. You will have the opportunity to challenge the status quo and design scalable Total Rewards programs that are simple, easy to understand, and embraced by our employees.

What you'll do

• Lead a growing Total Rewards team and shape the future of our compensation and benefits strategy
• Approach decisions with an employee-centric mindset while balancing cost-effectiveness
• Use data to inform your decision-making process
• Proactively identify and address potential issues
• Collaborate with C-staff members to align programs with company objectives
• Work closely with other teams, such as Finance, Legal, and Payroll, to effectively manage and execute total rewards programs
• Ensure compliance with compensation and benefits regulations and prepare materials for the Board and Compensation Committee
• Be a thought leader within the People Team and contribute to various topics related to employee experience
• Provide services that enhance the overall employee experience

What you bring

• Excellent people management skills and a commitment to employee development and engagement
• A strong interest in Diversity & Inclusion
• Experience in a public company
• Awareness of industry best practices and ability to gather benchmarking data
• Demonstrated success in project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Familiarity with HRIS, Performance Management, and Compensation tools
• Pre-IPO company experience is a plus

What you'll get

• A fast-paced and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Competitive compensation and room for advancement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
• Flexible PTO policy
• Wellness stipend and home office stipend

One of Checkr's core values is Transparency. As part of that, we disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. The salary range for this role is $304,167 to $352,083. Please note that the specific range for an exact location will be provided during the recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, please visit our website.

Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr

At Checkr, we are committed to hiring individuals with diverse backgrounds for all of our roles. We believe that by including and celebrating unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures, we enrich our workplace. We also welcome qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records, in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, including San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance.