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. A career at Checkr means collaborating with brilliant minds, disrupting an industry, and opening channels of employment to often overlooked candidates. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company. About the team/role The Disputes Associate plays a central role at Checkr. At Checkr you will join our growing Operations team which ensures the accuracy and efficiency of the background screening process. This operations position requires a candidate with strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, acute attention to detail, and a willingness to dive deep into research. You will become part of a hard working, scrappy team creating a new standard of quality in the background screening industry.   What you'll do  * Process high volume, often repetitive, dispute related tickets. Answering incoming questions from candidates and updating information when necessary, promoting  quality and maximum possible accuracy of background reports * Review and confirm the details provided by applicants to determine course of action regarding disputes by phone, email, chat, and automation  * File and resolve Motor Vehicle Record and Non Motor Vehicle Record Disputes through Checkr’s internal dashboard * Identify errors within the ticket and filing process, effectively communicate opportunities for improvement to management  * Recognize system bugs or errors and is able to articulate and escalate appropriately * Maintain daily production and quality KPIs related to dispute processing   * Work in partnership with court researchers, vendors, law enforcement agencies to investigate disputes with a high level of accuracy * Contribute to innovation in trust & safety related product and service initiatives   What you will bring * Candidates with 1+ years of relevant professional experience. Prior experience in risk, fraud, compliance or trust & safety is preferred. * Research-driven with excellent investigative, critical thinking and customer service skills. An understanding of the judicial process and experience working with penal & vehicle codes and municipal ordinances is preferred. * Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable communicating with law enforcement agencies, court clerks and researchers. Takes ownership and pride in documenting details and actions taken. * Attention to detail and extremely well organized with proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and work well with deadlines. Ability to make judgment calls -- self-driven and able to thrive while working independently. * Strong ability to give and receive feedback; ability to actively seek/request feedback from others. * Process and solution-oriented. Comfortable making decisions and leveraging resources to ensure confidence in doing so. * Works well under pressure, comfortable in working within time restrictions and deadlines * Proficiency in computer applications (both offline and internet-based) is required, GSuite and Zendesk (or other ticketing system) experience preferred  * 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.    Pay Transparency Disclosure 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. On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Santiago, Chile) $14.284.000—$16.804.460 CLP What We Offer * A collaborative and fast-moving environment * Be part of an international company based in the United States * $3,000 USD per year learning and development reimbursement allowance * Competitive compensation and opportunity for professional and personal advancement * 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents * Additional vacation benefits of 5 extra days and flexibility to take time off At Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3+ days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages.   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.   *Legitimate Checkr emails will always include our official domain name after the @ symbol (e.g., [email protected] or [email protected]).