HR Director - Mergers and Acquisitions

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About Kraken

As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.

To ensure Kraken is the right fit for you, please ensure you read Kraken Culture Explained to find out more about us!

About the role

Our People team is called the Krakenite Experience (KX) team, and we aim to become a world leader in People Experience. We are now hiring an HR Director - M&A to join our diverse and forward‐thinking global company. This HR Director will add value to Kraken by ensuring that the Krakenite Experience is world class from due diligence to integration into the Company. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who has already thrived in high‐growth organizations and who wants to get involved in an industry that is changing the world!

Responsibilities

Own and manage HR’s relationship with the Corporate Development M&A team

Lead and drive the M&A transaction from due diligence to integration from an HR perspective, including taking ownership of key deliverables throughout

Collaborate with and own the coordination of all necessary stakeholders across HR to successfully drive the M&A process from start to finish

Professionally represent the company in discussions and negotiations with target companies and client bodies – including vendors, potential partners and stakeholders

Coordinate the gathering, organizing, and presenting of financial and operational information throughout all stages of the project up to completion or termination, plus post-implementation reviews for completed deals

Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of integration strategies prioritizing creating world class experiences for all involved

Ensure that in all things the Krakenite Experience is at the forefront

Requirements:

10+ years of professional Human Resources experience

Strong analytical skills

Strong Program management skills

Financial modeling skills

Robust knowledge of HR practices globally

Good understanding of HR systems

Top notch communication skills with an ability to provide clear messaging to a variety of audiences

Confidence and ability to consult with and advise senior leaders

Ability to manage multiple critical priorities/projects without losing attention to detail or a positive attitude

Completely at ease in an ever changing fast paced ambiguous environment

Extremely flexible, open-minded, and creative when it comes to developing and maintaining HR protocols

Relentlessly devoted to the ‘people experience’ in all things

Extremely tech-savvy with an appreciation for privacy, security, “crypto values”, sound money, and can get along well with other Krakenites

Location Tagging: #US

We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. 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!

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.