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.
The team:
Our People team is called the Krakenite Experience (KX) team, and our aim is to become a world leader in People Experience. We are now hiring a Senior People Relations Partner to join our diverse and forward‐thinking global company. This role is fully remote, and we are looking for an individual who is based in EMEA.The opportunity:
- Provide guidance and support to HR colleagues, business unit heads, Krakenites, and other leaders within the company on a wide range of employee relations matters, including performance management, conduct issues, and termination requests
- Lead conflict resolution, coaching and feedback sessions
- Conduct investigations into employee concerns and complaints, including discrimination, harassment and retaliation as well as prepare detailed reports on findings and recommendations
- Contribute to the development, maintenance, and interpretation of the Company’s global HR policies and practices
- Ensure compliance with company policies, as well as region specific laws and regulations related to people relations and equal employment opportunity
- Develop and deliver training programs for managers and Krakenites on topics related to people relations
- Maintain accurate and complete records of people relations cases, including investigation notes and outcomes
- Work closely with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Participate in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures related to employee relations
- Responsible for identifying, reporting on, and responding to high risk/at-risk behavior in a global remote work environment
- Partners with IT, Payroll, and Legal to enhance our off-boarding procedures and ensure they are seamless and secure
Skills you HODL:
- Significant experience working in an Employee or People Relations center of excellence as an investigator
- Experience with employee performance management
- Understanding of local employment law with a practical knowledge of employment regulations in a variety of locations
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Comfortable handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to manage multiple critical priorities/projects without losing attention to detail
- Willingness to work flexibly in order to provide adequate support across the company’s global footprint
- Completely at ease in an ever changing, fast paced and ambiguous environment
- Relentlessly devoted to the “people experience” at all times
- Tech-savvy with an appreciation for privacy, security, and “crypto values”
Nice to have:
- Stellar project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize
- Experience working with employees and contractors
- Experience working with HRIS and other HR – related software systems