Senior HR Business Partner

About Checkr

Checkr builds people infrastructure for the future of work. We've designed a faster—and fairer—way to screen job seekers. Established in 2014, Checkr puts modern technology powered by machine learning in the hands of hiring teams, helping to hire great new people with an experience that’s fast, smooth, and safe. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.

A career at Checkr means collaborating with brilliant minds, disrupting an industry, and opening channels of employment to often overlooked candidates. Checkr has been recognized as one of BuiltIn's 2023 Best Places to Work in the US and is a Y Combinator 2023 Breakthrough Company.

About The Role/team

The Senior HR Business Partner will partner with the senior leadership of Revenue and Operations to help align the people and the business strategies. There are two core aspects of this role; the administrative side (ER, process, employee support, etc) and the thought partner side (change agent, org design to increase productivity, succession planning, coaching and influence, etc). With leadership, you will work on setting priorities, driving values, and delivering business results. You will consult at every phase, from ideation and change management to launch.

What You’ll Do

• Build trusted relationships and consult with Revenue and Operations management, including executive levels, providing People/HR guidance as appropriate
• Gather data to aid in trend analysis and gain insight to contribute to solutions, programs, opportunities for learning, and to aid in influencing leadership in decision-making
• Conduct employee relations investigations and make outcome recommendations
• Proactively partner with in-house counsel to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance
• Coach and partner with various levels of management on ways to improve working relationships, build morale, increase productivity, engagement, and retention
• Partner with team members across the company to ensure a highly effective and collaborative workplace
• Provide insight on and support the execution of restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning with guidance and support from the Sr Director, People Experience & HRBP, and management
• Execute company-wide programs within Revenue and Operations, including the annual performance and compensation cycle, engagement survey action planning, etc., with the programs team's support
  
  

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in all areas of HR (comp, benefits, operations, programs) and using these skills to contribute to cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving for the business and with a company-wide lens.
• Passionate about building relationships with all levels of management, employees, and cross-functional partners. The right candidate can flex from doing very tactical work to strategic initiatives multiple times a day. Ability to influence outcomes at all levels is also required.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment where priorities and projects frequently shift. Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and maintain focus and efficiency in a high-pressure setting. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making decisions in uncertain or rapidly evolving situations is required.
• Demonstrates impeccable judgment and integrity in all decisions and actions. Consistently makes well-informed choices, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals, while adhering to the highest ethical standards. Maintains confidentiality, acts with honesty, and earns the trust of colleagues and stakeholders through transparency and accountability.
• Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively convey complex ideas to diverse audiences. Adept at tailoring messages to suit the context and the audience, whether in presentations, reports, or everyday interactions. Demonstrates active listening and the ability to engage in meaningful dialogue, ensuring clarity, understanding, and alignment.
• Possesses a data-first mindset, with the ability to scrutinize, provide insights, and collaborate on initiatives to enhance data outcomes. This role is not required to perform data analysis or metrics directly.
  
  

What You’ll Get

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Ability to influence the PBP brand and People processes
• Opportunity to work with an executive who values the PBP role and partnership
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
• 100% medical, dental and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend
  
  

The base salary range for this role is $157,463 to $185,250 in San Francisco, CA.

Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr

Checkr is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all of its tech, non-tech, and leadership roles. Checkr believes that the gathering and celebration of unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace.

Checkr also welcomes the opportunity to consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Checkr’s commitment to diversity extends to hiring talented individuals in spite of a prior criminal history in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.