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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.
About the role
As we expand globally, 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, global People Ops colleagues, 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.
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What you'll do:- Own and improve people systems (e.g. Hibob, Lever, Justworks), 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.
- Manage employee benefits processes: annual reviews, benchmarking, enrolments, and resolving insurance queries (e.g. coverage gaps, internal moves to the US).
- Support US visa operations: tracking visa types, managing agency communications, and maintaining documentation/templates.
- Maintain and localise policies, handbooks, and guides (e.g. US-specific versions as part of global initiatives).
- 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 need:- 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 or US 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.
- Experience with benefits administration and/or immigration processes is a plus.
Bonus if you have:- Experience supporting operations in both the US and international environments
- Exposure to SaaS or energy/tech sectors
- Prior involvement in systems implementation or process automation initiatives
Why you'll love it here:- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options including FSAs.
- Paid time off — we know working hard means also being able to recharge as needed, we trust our employees to get the work done and take the time they need.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Parental leave. Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Flexible working environment: you need to shift around your schedule? You do you, we genuinely believe in work/life balance.
- Equity Options: every employee owns part of the business. We’re a team, working together towards huge goals. Every person is crucial to our success, you should be rewarded as such.
- Modern office or co-working spaces depending on location. This role will require 3 days a week onsite in our New York City office.
- The salary range for this role in NYC ranges on average from $70,000-$95,000 (with some flexibility) depending on relevant experience, role alignment, and expertise demonstrated throughout the interview process. While the broad salary range is listed, not all candidates will be placed at the top of the range—this will be determined by the overall fit for the position. If you have questions about this, just ask! Our recruiters are happy to provide more context.
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If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
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. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, 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 Octopus, 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. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
