Principal Compensation Partner

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job a new place to live a car ride childcare even a date. Customers include Uber Pennymac Airbnb Doordash 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.

Checkrs growth is fueled by exceptional talent and how we reward that talent matters. We are looking for a Principal Compensation Partner to be a senior individual contributor and trusted advisor on compensation and total rewards helping us attract retain and motivate the best people as we scale. You will report to the VP of Total Rewards and People Ops and partner directly with Executives Directors People Business Partners Talent Acquisition Finance and Legal to plan build communicate and administer compensation programs that support Checkrs overall strategy. Your work will touch our short- and long-term incentives reward and recognition programs benchmarking and survey analysis and more.

This is a builders role. You will bring a business mindset quantitative rigor and a bias for action to a company that is growing fast and you will have real ownership over how our compensation approach evolves. Join us and be part of a mission-driven company that is passionate about investing in our people! Hybrid schedule and office location: Denver

• Be a trusted advisor in the room. Partner directly with Executives Directors senior HR leaders and Talent Acquisition to shape compensation strategies that fit Checkrs philosophy while meeting the needs of each organization including calibration sessions offer discussions and complex pay decisions.
• Own the strategy and the programs. Develop and maintain our compensation and rewards strategy and guidelines ensuring a fair equitable and competitive total rewards approach and be the subject-matter expert on our bi-annual performance review cycle pay equity compensation guidelines job families annual salary review and equity refresh program.
• Take a whole-picture view of total rewards. Help evaluate how cash equity benefits 401(k) leave and recognition programs fit together and bring ideas that strengthen Checkrs overall rewards offering.
• Solve problems that dont have obvious answers. Develop creative data-driven solutions to complex compensation challenges balancing competitiveness equity risk and reward.
• Go deep on the data. Build compensation models conduct statistical analysis assess market competitiveness and model the impact of alternatives so leaders can make informed decisions.
• Use AI and automation to build mechanisms that scale. Partner with Total Rewards and People Ops technology teams to implement tools that improve efficiency operational excellence and insight across the function.
• Drive job architecture and market pricing. Lead job evaluation leveling and market pricing across all job families and levels and lead market-based compensation survey participation annual benchmarking and the market research review process.
• Educate and communicate. Create policy and program documentation lead change management for new or updated compensation practices and teach managers and employees about Checkrs compensation philosophy job descriptions and leveling framework.
• Support executive compensation and provide insight to leadership on executive pay decisions.
• Partner across the company. Work closely with Total Rewards Stock Administration Finance Legal and third-party vendors to deliver programs accurately and on time and support pay equity and pay transparency efforts.
• Mentor and lead projects. Coach teammates and partners on the business impact behind compensation decisions and lead a variety of HR and compensation-related projects including ad-hoc studies and analysis.
• Be a proactive problem solver. Spot skill gaps offer solutions before youre asked and use judgment about when to move fast and when to slow down.

What you bring

• 810 years of compensation experience partnering with leaders and stakeholders on compensation recommendations and decisions ideally in a fast-growing global tech company
• Strong command of compensation fundamentals including job architecture and leveling job evaluation methodologies market pricing equity mechanics bonus/incentive and commission plan design compensation structures pay ranges testing auditing and reporting
• Experience designing and implementing compensation programs including salary structures bonus and long-term incentive programs
• Expertise in compensation benchmarking and survey methodology (for example Radford Mercer Compa or Pave)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data and trends into clear insights and recommendations
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and to influence decisions without direct authority
• Working knowledge of stock administration payroll benefits and 401(k) programs ideally including experience with self-funded health plans (for example plan cost modeling stop-loss or working with a TPA or broker)
• Experience administering equity programs in a pre-IPO stage
• Proven ability to prioritize and drive multiple projects to completion and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail and organization
• A passion for educating and mentoring partners on the values and business impact behind compensation strategy
• 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

• Experience building compensation programs from the ground up in a high-growth hyper-scaling environment
• Experience leading compensation initiatives in a matrix-led organization
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions including compensation harmonization and integration
• Experience with sales compensation
• Experience supporting Compensation Committee reporting
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or another Total Rewards certification
• Familiarity with talent acquisition strategy and how it connects to offer and pay decisions and with global multi-country pay structures
• Comfort with Excel Google Suite and AI tools such as Claude and Lovable

What We Offer

• 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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