Kraken123·London·On-site

People Operations Specialist

full time·Posted Jul 1, 2026

Job description

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.

🏡 Where you'll fit in:

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.

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