TA Operations Associate

As a Talent Acquisition Operations Associate at Kraken (Payward), you will support the global hiring operations of one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition and Operations, you will own the systems, processes, and coordination that keep hiring moving at pace across regions. This is a 6-month fixed-term position supporting US timezones.

What you'll do

• Own interview operations end to end, partnering with recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates across regions and time zones to deliver a seamless candidate experience
• Support global executive and non-executive hiring operations, including scheduling and rescheduling, tracking and candidate communications
• Partner with executive assistants across regions to coordinate calendars and keep hiring timelines on track
• Own pre-boarding for new hires worldwide, including country-specific background check requirements and communications, tracking progress, resolving issues, and flagging risks to start dates early
• Create and maintain accurate candidate and hiring records in Ashby and Workday, and ensure new hire data is complete and timely for hires in every region
• Partner with onboarding, recruiting, and hiring managers to create a seamless transition from offer acceptance to day one
• Apply hiring policies accurately and consistently across regions, flagging exceptions and escalating early

What you bring

• 4+ years in recruiting coordination, talent acquisition operations, HR operations, or a similar role, ideally in a high-growth, global environment spanning NORAM, EMEA, LATAM, APAC and MENA
• Hands-on experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS, and familiarity with applicant tracking systems such as Ashby
• Experience supporting pre-boarding and onboarding, including coordinating background checks, tracking progress, resolving issues, and flagging risks to start dates early
• Working knowledge of background check processes and requirements across multiple countries and regions
• Comfort coordinating across time zones, with the ability to manage complex, high-volume calendars and logistics with exceptional precision and no missed details
• Exceptional judgment and discretion in handling confidential candidate and executive information
• Excellent communication skills and the professionalism to work comfortably with executives, hiring managers, and candidates from diverse regions and cultures
• The ability to prioritize competing deadlines and adapt quickly

Nice to have

• Experience in crypto, fintech, or another regulated industry

About Kraken (Payward)

Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, offering spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services for both individual investors and institutional clients. Founded in 2011 and backed by Payward, the parent company also behind NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks, Kraken has spent 15 years building modern, globally accessible financial infrastructure to advance an open, global financial system.