Director of Compensation & Total Rewards
Checkr
San Francisco, CA, USA · Denver, CO, USA
USD 220k-306k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 28, 2026
About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.
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.
About the role
We are in search of a Director of Compensation and Total Rewards to help us attract, retain, and motivate the best talent by providing analysis, consultation, and insight for compensation and total rewards-related matters. The Director of Compensation and Total Rewards will work cross-functionally and collaborate in planning, developing, implementing, communicating, and administering compensation programs and mechanics that support Checkr’s overall strategy. Your work will touch our short and long-term incentives, reward and recognition programs, benchmarking and survey analysis, and more. Join us and be a part of a mission-driven company that is passionate about investing in our people!
What you’ll do
- Develop and maintain the overall compensation and rewards strategy and guidelines to ensure a fair, equitable, and competitive total rewards approach
- Provide expertise on all critical compensation programs and processes such as our bi-annual performance review cycle, pay equity, compensation guidelines, job families, annual salary review, and equity refresh program
- Create policy and program documentation by educating managers and employees about Checkr’s compensation philosophy, job descriptions, and leveling framework across the organization
- Lead team efforts to support market-based compensation survey participation, annual compensation benchmarking, and market research review process
- Ability to lead and provide best in class insights to a team of three total rewards experts who oversee payroll, benefits, 401k, leave of absence, and accommodations. And one stock administrator who will own implementation and execution of all stock administration responsibilities.
- Develop compensation models and conduct statistical analysis
- Provide support and insight into executive compensation
- Participate in a variety of HR and compensation-related projects, including ad-hoc studies, projects, and analysis
What you bring
- Deep experience in the compensation field, ideally in a fast-growing, global tech company
- Strong understanding of compensation fundamentals including job evaluation methodologies, market pricing, equity mechanics, bonus/incentive and commission plan development, comp structures, pay ranges, comp analysis, testing, auditing, and reporting
- Deep understanding or experience in payroll, stock administration, benefits administration, and leave of absence
- Experience administering equity programs in a pre-IPO stage
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required
- Proven time management skills and an ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization
- People-management experience is a plus, 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 you’ll 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
Pay Transparency Disclosure
One of Checkr’s core values is Transparency. To live by that value, we’ve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA)
$260,000—$306,000 USD
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Denver, CO)
$220,000—$259,000 USD
At Checkr, we believe a hybrid 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 week. In-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.
Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.
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