Sr. People Relations Partner

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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.

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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, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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 People Relations Partner to join our rediverse and forward‐thinking global company.

Note: This is a 6 month contract opportunity.

• Partner with HR and business leaders to manage performance management cases from start to resolution, including coaching managers and supporting termination decisions when necessary

• Guide leaders through employee relations situations including conduct concerns, policy violations, performance issues, and employee complaints

• Conduct investigations into employee concerns

• Gather documentation, interview stakeholders, and prepare clear investigation summaries and recommendations

• Ensure employee relations actions are well documented and compliant with employment laws and company policies

• Identify potential risk signals or patterns in employee behavior and escalate concerns appropriately

• Maintain accurate records of employee relations cases within our case management systems

• Partner with Legal, HR, Payroll, and IT to ensure seamless and compliant off-boarding processes

• Contribute to improvements in employee relations processes, documentation, and internal resources (e.g., knowledge bases or Confluence pages)

• Deliver occasional training or guidance for managers on performance management, investigations, and people relations best practices

• 5+ years experience in Employee Relations, HR Business Partnering, or People Relations

• Strong experience supporting performance management processes and termination decisions

• Experience conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive employee matters

• Solid understanding of employment law and HR compliance requirements (U.S. experience required; global exposure a plus)

• Ability to document cases clearly and thoroughly while communicating effectively with leadership

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and handling multiple cases simultaneously

• Strong judgment and ability to spot risk signals early and escalate when needed

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• High level of discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information

• Comfortable working across a global remote organization

• 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

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Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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!

We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.

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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