VP, Total Rewards & People Operations

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Checkrs innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100000 customers including Amazon DoorDash Netflix Kimpton and Anthropic.

Were a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes CloudList and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.

About the team/role

Were looking for a forward-thinking data-driven and innovative leader to own and evolve Checkrs Total Rewards programs and People Operations. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer & Head of People this role sits at the intersection of strategy execution and leadership; designing compensation and total rewards programs that attract incentivize and retain high-performing talent while building the systems processes and technology backbone that powers the entire People function.

This isnt your typical HR role. We need a builder and change champion who sees HR technology AI and automation as powerful levers to empower employees to drive impact and deliver results. Youll challenge the status quo anticipate needs before they arise leverage data for proactive insights and create a People Operations ecosystem that is as innovative and high-performing as the product we build for our customers.

What youll 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 Checkrs 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 optimizing 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 toward rewards strategy including experience in innovating in compensation design
• Proven ability to build scale and optimize 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 youll get

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity 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

At Checkr we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration drives innovation and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver CO; San Francisco CA; Nashville TN; and Santiago Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3 days a -office perks are provided such as lunch five times a week a commuter stipend and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.

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