Senior Compliance Support Specialist

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.

The Senior Compliance Support Specialist at Checkr is a pivotal role that combines advanced problem-solving skills with a customer-centric approach, specifically focused on compliance-related inquiries. This position requires handling sensitive information with care, swiftly resolving complex compliance issues for our Enterprise and Strategic customers, and maintaining high-quality support standards. As a subject matter expert, you'll guide team members, contribute to process improvements, and drive innovation in our support services, aiming to proactively eliminate escalations related to quality assurance. Your empathy, adaptability, and excellent communication skills will be crucial in delivering exceptional customer experiences that align with Checkr's mission of building a fairer future in the hiring industry. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our operations while fostering a culture of excellence in customer support.

What you'll do:

• Handle high volumes of customer inquiries via various channels with professionalism, with an emphasis on compliance-related issues.
• Deliver exceptional, personalized customer service.
• Swiftly resolve complex compliance issues while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on products, features, and common compliance issues for your customer portfolio.
• Proactively identify and implement operational gaps that impact customer experience, particularly concerning compliance and quality assurance.
• Contribute to team knowledge base and training materials for a specialized group of accounts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including our Sales, Customer Success, Implementations, Shared Services, and Escalations groups to proactively identify unique compliance and customer requirements for our Enterprise and Strategic accounts.
• Stay up-to-date with product knowledge and industry trends, especially those related to compliance.
• Meet or exceed performance metrics and quality standards.
• Support new business initiatives to improve customer and agent experiences.
• Handle sensitive information with utmost care and confidentiality.
• Generate regular reports on customer issues, trends, candidate outreach, and general support performance, with a focus on compliance-related metrics.
• Conduct in-depth research to resolve complex customer inquiries.
• Analyze data to identify patterns and suggest improvements in support processes, particularly in relation to compliance and quality assurance.

What you bring:

• 3+ years of experience in a customer-facing role, with demonstrated experience in compliance or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent analytical skills to identify root causes and deliver effective solutions.
• Proven track record of handling complex customer inquiries efficiently, especially those with a compliance focus.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous scenarios and think creatively.
• Customer-centric mindset with high empathy and adaptability.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, support tools, and chat systems.
• Experience in maintaining and improving knowledge bases.
• Strong familiarity with FCRA standards and compliance (or a willingness to learn and become a subject matter expert).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Strong multitasking skills and effective time management.
• Passion for continuous learning and process improvement.
• Comfortable with technology and able to adapt to new tools quickly.
• Strong research skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present findings clearly.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience mentoring or guiding team members (preferred).
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred.

What you 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.

At Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. Starting January 2026, hub-based employees will be expected to work from the office 3 days per week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages.

The hourly pay range for this role is $20.67 - $25.96 in Nashville, TN.

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.