People Operations Specialist

Kraken • New York, NY

6d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Kraken is seeking a People Operations Specialist to help build and scale people infrastructure across regions. The role is part of a collaborative People Operations team and works closely with the Kraken Capabilities team and business leaders. It supports a seamless employee experience across the lifecycle, from post-offer onboarding through off-boarding, while improving systems and processes to support individual and organisational performance.

The specialist owns and improves people systems, leads and supports global People Operations initiatives, coordinates onboarding, supports visa operations, and maintains localised policies and guidance. The role also advises managers and employees on tools and policies and collaborates with Legal, IT, Talent, and Payroll to support smooth, secure, and compliant processes across geographies. Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must already have the right to work in the country where they apply.

Requirements

• Solid experience in People Operations or HR, ideally in high-growth or global environments.
• Strong understanding of HR systems, especially HiBob and ATS tools such as Ashby or Greenhouse.
• Basic knowledge of US employment practices, with the ability to adapt and learn as needed.
• A people-first mindset and ability to build efficient, scalable processes.
• Strong communication skills, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing people administration across multiple countries and familiarity with different regulations and practices.
• Must have the right to work in the country of application at the time of application; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with benefits administration and/or immigration processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve people systems such as HiBob, Ashby, and Zinc, maintaining data integrity, usability, and scalability.
• Lead and support global People Operations initiatives from design through implementation, including onboarding, internal mobility, and exits.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics, including equipment, contracts, system access, and background checks.
• Support visa operations by tracking visa types, managing agency communications, and maintaining documentation and templates.
• Maintain and localise policies, handbooks, and guides.
• Advise managers and employees on people tools and policies, ensuring a compliant, human-first experience.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT, Talent, and Payroll to support smooth, secure, and compliant processes across geographies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed