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Principal Compensation Partner

Checkr · Denver, Colorado, United States · On-site

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About Checkr

The AI-powered verification platform for high-stakes decisions. Fast, accurate background checks at scale. Backed by Accel, Y Combinator and GV.

About the role

Checkr’s 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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 8–10+ years of compensation experience partnering with leaders and stakeholders on compensation recommendations and decisions, ideally in a fast-growing, global tech company
  • 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)
More about this role

About Checkr

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 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.

We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company .

Checkr’s 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 Checkr’s overall strategy. Your work will touch our short- and long-term incentives, reward and...

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