The Role
Manage and improve HR systems (HiBob, ATS), own global People Ops initiatives across onboarding, mobility and exits, coordinate onboarding logistics, support visa operations and documentation, localise policies, advise managers on people tools and collaborate with Legal, IT, Talent and Payroll to ensure compliant, scalable processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!
Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.
We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.
It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.
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, 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.
🚀 What you’ll own:
- Own and improve people systems (e.g. HiBob, Lever, Zinc), 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.
- Support Visa operations: tracking visa types, managing agency communications, and maintaining documentation/templates.
- Maintain and localise policies, handbooks, and guides.
- 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.
🧠 What you'll bring to the party:
- 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 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.
- You’ve managed people admin across multiple European countries and are familiar with different regulations and practices.
- Experience with benefits administration and/or immigration processes is a plus.
Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan, Australia, and USA. In the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.5, and in Germany we rate 4.7 on Kununu as a Top Company. Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (FR/EN) to learn more about our teams and culture.
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. If you have any specific accommodations or a unique preference, please contact us at [email protected] and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Kraken, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Skills Required
- Solid experience in People Operations or HR, ideally in high-growth or global environments
- Strong understanding of HR systems, especially HiBob and ATS tools (Lever, Greenhouse)
- Experience managing people administration across multiple European countries and familiarity with different regulations and practices
- Basic knowledge of UK employment practices with ability to adapt and learn
- Strong communication skills, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with benefits administration and/or immigration processes
Kraken Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kraken and has not been reviewed or approved by Kraken.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible working and policies such as flexible or unlimited leave alongside defined PTO and sick time are emphasized. This breadth allows time off to be tailored across regions.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, and vision in the US with company-paid life and AD&D, plus broad mental health and wellness supports. These provisions indicate robust health protection supplemented by wellbeing resources.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An equity option scheme and stock options make ownership accessible, with some roles also able to take a portion of pay in digital assets. This expands potential long-term value beyond base salary.
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The Company
What We Do
Kraken delivers transformational tech to utilities around the world to make the global transition to green energy quicker and more affordable. Part of the Octopus Energy Group.
