Head of Growth, Checkr Personal at Checkr

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Background Checks, HR TechIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years in growth marketing, with some experience as a founder or at an early stage, high-growth consumer startup
  • A generalist with experience across acquisition, lifecycle, and product-led growth
  • Comfortable getting scrappy: test, learn, talk to users, and build without waiting for process or polish
  • Analytical and creative in equal measure: able to go from SQL to campaign copy and Figma mock in a single day
  • Excited by ambiguity and speed
  • Curious about AI-driven growth and automation tools
  • Scrappy, full-stack growth marketer with experience building and executing B2C strategies in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

  • Own the growth engine: Design, run, and evolve growth strategy spanning acquisition, activation, and retention
  • Move fast: Launch experiments across paid, organic, referral, and product channels; scale what works and drop what doesn’t
  • Be hands-on: Write copy, launch ads, test landing pages, tweak onboarding flows, and dig into data
  • Find leverage: Identify new channels, loops, and creative bets that unlock step-changes in user growth
  • Collaborate deeply: Partner with product, design, and engineering to make growth part of the product experience
  • Measure what matters: Track CAC, retention, LTV, and virality, focusing on learning velocity and compounding results

Skills

Growth Marketing
B2C Strategy
Acquisition
Activation
Retention
Paid Channels
Organic Channels
Referral Programs
Product Growth
Experimentation
Copywriting

Checkr

Provides background check services for employers

About Checkr

Checkr provides background check services primarily for businesses, staffing agencies, and recruiters. Their platform allows clients to conduct thorough background screenings to verify potential employees' histories, which is especially important in high-risk industries. The service operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, where clients subscribe to access a user-friendly dashboard and various features that help manage the background check process efficiently. Checkr also offers educational resources to promote fair hiring practices. Unlike many competitors, Checkr's platform includes innovative solutions like Checkr Assess, which can significantly reduce talent acquisition costs. The company's goal is to help businesses hire trustworthy employees while ensuring compliance and promoting fair hiring practices.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$535.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

A fast-paced and collaborative environment
Learning and development allowance
Competitive 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, home office stipend

Risks

Recent layoffs suggest potential financial instability or restructuring challenges for Checkr.
Departure of key personnel may lead to internal restructuring and operational disruptions.
Acquisition of Inflection and workforce reduction could lead to integration challenges.

Differentiation

Checkr offers rapid background checks using advanced technology, surpassing traditional providers.
The company promotes fair hiring practices, aligning with modern corporate social responsibility goals.
Checkr's SaaS model provides a user-friendly platform with compliance resources and partner integrations.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital background checks boosts Checkr's remote verification capabilities.
The gig economy's growth enhances demand for Checkr's quick and reliable background checks.
AI integration in HR tech allows Checkr to improve accuracy and speed of checks.

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