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Lead and Scale the Talent Recruiting Function: Develop and lead a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with our business goals and scales with our growth.
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.
As the Senior Director, Talent you will be at the forefront of leading and scaling our talent recruiting function, driving our global recruiting strategy, and setting the vision for Checkr’s talent strategy. Operating as a trusted advisor and recruiting expert to Checkr leaders, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our recruiting strategy, fostering strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, and leveraging data and analytics to enhance our hiring processes. Your expertise in technology, including the use of AI, and your experience in recruiting nationwide and within LATAM will be crucial in building our employer brand recognition and ensuring we attract top-tier talent. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and Head of People, you will be a key member of the People Leadership Team and lead a team of ~15 talent acquisition professionals.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →12+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
- →Proven track record of building and scaling recruiting teams, including experience overseeing both technical and non-technical recruiting functions, and holding those teams to clear, high standards of performance
- →Experience in recruiting within LATAM and understanding of the regional talent landscape.
- →Expertise in leveraging data and analytics and industry benchmarks to improve recruiting strategies and outcomes.
- →Experience with leveraging AI and technology-driven recruiting tools and practices, as well as continued awareness of industry best practices and emerging trends.
- →Track record of leading structured, well-communicated process or program change, including sequencing roll-outs and aligning cross-functional stakeholders.
- →Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional partners to drive business outcomes.
- →Passion for developing and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
- →Vendor management experience and strong negotiation skills 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.
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.
What We Offer
~2 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 24, 2026
- First seen
- September 24, 2026
- Last seen
- October 4, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 9
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- October 4, 2026
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