Job Opportunities API

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, Amazon, 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 . About the team/role We are seeking a highly experienced Workday specialist to own and advance our Workday platform end to end. This role sits at the center of our people systems landscape and is responsible for deep Workday configuration, business process design, integrations, reporting, and the adoption of Workday's AI and automation capabilities. The ideal candidate has deep, hands-on Workday expertise: they know its modules, security model, and release cadence intimately, and they can translate complex HR and business requirements into clean, scalable Workday solutions. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who can independently drive work forward without needing explicit direction.   What you’ll do Platform Ownership & Roadmap - Serve as the Workday subject matter expert across HR, IT, and Finance; own the platform roadmap, module adoption strategy, and alignment with Workday's twice-yearly release cycle. Configuration & Optimization - Lead configuration, testing, and deployment across HCM Core, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent, Performance, Recruiting, Workday Adaptive Planning - including business processes, security models, calculated fields, and custom reporting. Release Management & Health - Conduct regression testing for each Workday release, perform regular audits, and drive performance tuning and configuration health checks to ensure platform stability. Integrations & Automation - Build and maintain integrations using Workday Studio, Core Connectors, EIB, and APIs to connect Workday with adjacent systems (Greenhouse, CultureAmp, Pave, payroll, finance, provisioning); identify and eliminate manual workflows through system-driven automation. Self-Service & Employee Experience - Optimize business processes, notifications, navigation, and the user interface to reduce administrative burden, increase adoption, and improve the employee and manager self-service experience. AI & Analytics - Evaluate and implement Workday AI, machine learning, skills intelligence, and Analytics capabilities; partner with data and IT teams to ensure scalability, data privacy, and ethical deployment. Cross-Functional Partnership - Translate stakeholder requirements into technical specifications, manage the Workday vendor and implementation partner relationships, and lead project delivery and adoption across the organization. What you bring Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. 6+ years of progressive HR technology experience, with deep, hands-on expertise configuring and optimizing Workday. Demonstrated expertise across multiple Workday modules, such as HCM Core, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent, or Recruiting. Workday certification (Pro or equivalent) is a strong plus. Hands-on experience building Workday integrations using Studio, Core Connectors, EIB, and Workday APIs. Strong command of the Workday security model, business process framework, calculated fields, and advanced reporting. Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning is a strong plus. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Self-starter with a proactive approach, capable of driving work independently and identifying opportunities for improvement without explicit direction. Proven experien