Checkr is looking for a Head of Internal Communications as we prepare for an exciting next phase of growth. We seek a leader who understands the technology industry, thrives in a high growth environment, and can easily toggle between being a strategic leader and a doer.
- As the Head of Internal Communications you will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and work closely with other C-Suite members as well as our broader leadership team. You will help Checkr teammates understand our vision, goals, projects and executive updates by leading strategic internal and executive communications programs. The ideal candidate will be a skilled storyteller with a knack for interpersonal skills and a passion for creating experiences. The role will build a strong culture of collaboration to create experiences that engage, connect and inspire the community of employees!
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic internal and executive communications plan: You will align messaging with the company’s vision, mission, and product positioning.
- Work cross-functionally: You will partner with Human Resources, Marketing, Product, R&D and Leadership to execute communication initiatives from concept to delivery.
- Produce employee communications delivered across a variety of channels.
- Manage the company’s internal communications: maintain the editorial calendar, write stories, shoot videos, and contribute to the intranet.
- Support leadership and company meetings: You will help craft the messaging and program through agenda, speaker selection and logistics.
- Develop the strategic narrative and thought leadership strategy (leveraging executive leaders, customers, our mission partners, proprietary research etc.)
- Work cross-functionally with Product Marketing, Demand Generation & Brand Studio teams to ensure that our narrative is effectively and consistently represented across all channels
- Partner with our C-Suite on thought leadership and brand evangelism
What you bring
- Experience: 10+ years of experience writing in a corporate environment. You’ve managed a variety of corporate communications channels
- Strong executive communications experience: You can write and tailor content for specific audiences that demonstrates a deep understanding of messaging, positioning and stakeholder needs. You are comfortable working with executives at all levels.
- Fearless when embracing technology: You are a sophisticated user of AI and other technology solutions to scale your impact and enhance company-wide communication.
- Organized and creative: You can adapt and change directions in an instant. You’re comfortable working at a fast pace and can meet tight deadlines.
- 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 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
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.
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