Building the Future of Crypto 

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

Our People team is called the Krakenite Experience (KX) team, and we aim to become a world leader in People Experience. Working with the world's top talent, our diverse and forward‐thinking team is spread across 60+ countries. 

In this role you will partner with the Engineering and Client Engagement/Security & IT organizations as a Sr. KX Business Partner. This role will report into the Director of KXBPs who is aligned to a number of Business groups within Kraken. As a member of the KXBP*  team, you'll play a crucial role in partnering with our leaders and employees to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment. We are looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals who thrive on collaboration, and have a strong passion for HR. 

KXBPs* are strategic partners between KX and senior level stakeholders within Kraken - BPs have deep understandings of the business and help drive their stakeholders’ strategies while ensuring KX’s initiatives and execution align with the company’s values and needs.

The opportunity

• Partner with business unit leaders and the broader KX team to develop solutions and programs that enhance all phases of the Krakenite lifecylce.

• Help with  the development and implementation of HR strategies, and programs aligned with business objectives. Support initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

• Support HR initiatives related to talent management, succession planning and organizational development.

• Serve as a point of contact for managers on HR-related issues, providing guidance on HR policies, practices, and procedures.

• Provide guidance and input on organizational change initiatives by providing HR support and guidance to leaders and employees.

• Assist with sentiment checks and pulse checks within the layers of the business (especially the manager layer) to help define the people plan for the functions. 

• Provide guidance and support to managers on performance management processes with the help of our employee relations team.

• Analyze HR data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.

• Analyze employee engagement surveys and help develop action plans based on survey results.

Skills you should HODL

• Minimum of 7  years of experience in Human Resources with at least 2 years a Human Resources Business Partner supporting international teams

• Knowledge of international employment-related laws, regulations, and compliance requirements

• Experience working in a remote, globally distributed team in a fast-paced high-growth environment strongly preferred

• Experience at a technology company or highly successful start-up strongly preferred

• Proactive problem solver and disciplined self-starter that thrives in an ambiguous environment with ever-changing priorities 

• Appreciates privacy, security, “crypto values”.

• Ability to build strong working relationships with Krakenites across multiple business areas

• Passion for cryptocurrency adoption and personal experience with crypto strongly preferred

• Extremely organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. 

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