People Operations Specialist, Kraken.tech

• Solid experience in People Operations or HR, ideally in high-growth or global environments
• Strong understanding of HR systems—especially Hibob and ATS tools (e.g. Lever, Greenhouse)
• Basic knowledge of UK or US employment practices, with the ability to adapt and learn as needed
• A people-first mindset with a knack for building efficient, scalable processes
• Strong communication skills, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with benefits administration and/or immigration processes is a plus

Desirable

• As we expand globally, we’re looking for a People Operations Specialist to help build and scale our people infrastructure across regions. You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing People Operations team, working closely with our Kraken Capabilities team, global People Ops colleagues, and business leaders
• This role is critical to ensuring a brilliant, seamless experience across the employee lifecycle - from post-offer onboarding through to off-boarding - while continuously improving our systems and processes to enhance both individual and organisational performance
• Own and improve people systems (e.g. Hibob, Lever, Justworks), ensuring data integrity, usability, and scalability
• Lead and support global People Ops initiatives—from design to implementation—across onboarding, internal mobility, and exits
• Coordinate onboarding logistics including equipment, contracts, system access, and background checks
• Manage employee benefits processes: annual reviews, benchmarking, enrolments, and resolving insurance queries (e.g. coverage gaps, internal moves to the US)
• Support US visa operations: tracking visa types, managing agency communications, and maintaining documentation/templates
• Maintain and localise policies, handbooks, and guides (e.g. US-specific versions as part of global initiatives)
• Advise managers and employees on people tools and policies, ensuring a compliant and human-first experience
• Collaborate with Legal, IT, Talent, and Payroll to ensure smooth, secure, and compliant processes across geographies