Vice President of Total Rewards & People Operations, Checkr
$364-403k
Offers equity
3+ days a week in office
Automated background checks
Be an early applicant
Automated background checks
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$364-403k
Offers equity
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of progressive experience spanning Total Rewards, People/HR Operations, and HR Technology, with 5+ 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
- Experience working with the Board and Compensation Committee on executive compensation and equity plan design for late-stage private companies
- 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
- 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 the job involves
- We're looking for a forward-thinking, data-driven, and innovative leader to own and evolve Checkr's 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 and retain world-class talent while building the systems, processes, and technology backbone that powers the entire People function
- This isn't your typical HR role
- We need a builder and change champion who sees HR technology, AI, and automation as powerful levers to reimagine how employees experience Checkr
- You'll challenge the status quo, anticipate needs before they arise, leverage data for proactive insights, and create a People Operations ecosystem that is as modern and innovative as the product we build for our customers
- Own Checkr’s Total Rewards strategy end-to-end, designing compensation, benefits, equity, and variable pay programs that scale, reward impact, and attract top 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
Our take
Checkr addresses the unpleasant and time consuming process of background checks so that companies using on-demand employees can make safer, more informed hiring decisions in less time. Background checks are a critical part of the hiring process, and CEO Daniel Yannisse noticed that they were painfully slow, resulting in loss of work for candidates and productivity downturns for employers.
Before Checkr entered the market in 2014 with its innovative AI technology and a solid $50m in venture capital funding, companies were waiting upwards of two weeks for their checks. Checkr substantially reduces this time frame and has grown to receive a $5 billion valuation.
Checkr has accelerated growth by making several highly advantageous acquisitions of competitor companies GoodHire and Inflection. As the world of work embraces diversity and inclusion, the company announced an end-to-end service for candidates wishing to expunge their criminal records, furthering the company’s ‘fair chance’ mission and clearing 1000s of candidates for free since 2021. New products launched at the end of 2023 include Checkr Pay (providing access to payment right after a shift) and Checkr Onboard (unified onboarding processes), exemplifying how Checkr is keeping pace with a rapidly changing, flexible, and mobile-first workforce.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
18% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Sep 2021
$250m
SERIES E
Sep 2019
$160m
SERIES D
Total funding: $556.7m
Company benefits
- Parental leave
- Stock optoins
- Work from home opportunities
- Comprehensive Health Plans | We cover 100% of insurance premiums and offer generous parental and family leave
- Competitive Compensation | We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity
- A Variety of Food and Snacks | Our culinary team serves a rotating menu for lunch each day, along with unlimited snacks and drinks
- Wellness Programs | We invest in the holistic well-being of every team member through education reimbursements, onsite massages, and physical therapy
- Flexible Paid Time Off | We want you to take the time you need to relax and recharge
- Fitness and Public Transport Reimbursement | We’ll cover your commute and help you stay active with our onsite gym or fitness provider of choice
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jonathan Perichon
(Co-Founder)After an MSc in Computer Science, Jonathan worked as a Software Engineer at Mogreet and deliv for a combined year and a half. He co-founded Checkr in May 2014, serving as CTO since.
Daniel Yanisse
(Co-Founder & CEO)Daniel worked as a Software Engineer at Mogreet and Deliv before co-founding Checkr.
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