TA Operations Associate

Contract type
One-time
Work mode
Remote · Canada
Experience
Mid-level · 4+ years

Job description

A 6-month fixed-term Talent Acquisition Operations Associate role at Payward/Kraken, supporting the systems, processes and coordination behind global hiring, including interview operations, executive hiring, pre-boarding, background checks and new hire setup in Workday. The role supports US timezones.

At a glance

Employment
Temporary
Work mode
Remote · Canada

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 our hiring policies accurately and consistently across regions, flagging exceptions and escalating early

What we're looking for

  • 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 (Ashby a plus)
  • 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

Your team

Talent Acquisition and Operations

How to get hired

  1. 1We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process

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About Payward

Building the Future of Open Finance

Payward is the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks, and has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry.

Mission

Built to advance an open, global financial system

Key facts

  • 2011
  • Parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks
  • Founded in 2011
  • Kraken is trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe
  • Kraken offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services

What they value

  • We celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table
  • We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job