Staff Data Analyst

About Checkr

Checkr’s mission is to build a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all. We believe all candidates, regardless of who they are, should have a fair chance to work. Established in 2014 and valued at $5B, Checkr is using technology to bring hiring to the next level. Our People Trust Platform uses machine learning to help thousands of companies modernize their background check process and make hiring safer, more efficient, and more inclusive. Some of our customers include Uber, Instacart, Doordash, Netflix, Compass Group, and Adecco.

A career with Checkr is an opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest minds, disrupt an industry for a better future, and give otherwise overlooked candidates access to employment. 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 and Top Company by Valuation.

About the role

As a Staff Data Analyst, you will play a vital role in designing comprehensive data models and executing analyses of a variety of data sources that will enable Checkr with actionable insights. You will serve as a data SME and analytical partner to business and dashboard owners, by building a comprehensive knowledge base, artifacts, and data objects that are scalable and shareable across multiple business functions. This role is within our Corporate Engineering organization and will report to the ‘Head of Business Intelligence’. In addition, this role will partner very closely with Checkr’s Financial Planning & Strategy, People team, Data Engineering, and cross-functional business teams to enable their success through technology and insights.

What you’ll do

• Design robust data models for analytics and BI from a variety of data sources such as ERP, business applications, and external data sources 

• Reconcile data between various systems, find opportunities to innovate, and optimize Checkr’s comprehensive data view

• Scope and manage ad hoc analytic projects driven by the needs of the business such as data quality analysis, and other ad hoc analytic projects

• Help educate coworkers on SQL, data visualization tools, and be an advocate for enhancing Checkr’s data-informed culture

• Reconcile data between various systems, find opportunities to innovate, and drive improvements

What you bring

• 6+ years of applied data modeling/ analytics experience, ideally in a fast-paced or start-up environment

• 6+ years of experience with large complex data sets from various sources

• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases

• Experience with scripting languages like Python or Ruby

• Experience with BI tools like Looker or Tableau

• Proven track record of collaboration with a variety of decision-makers to drive impact

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and organizational & project management skills

What you’ll get

• 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

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.

The salary range for this role is $102,434 to $213,210.

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.