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Hr Operations SpecialistHuman Resources

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Key Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Coordination Execute onboarding and offboarding steps for employees and contractors across a global team—including US and UK activities—in Workday,

Requirements Summary

Flexible work location Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family. Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth.

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Hr Operations SpecialistHuman Resources

At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our values.

Responsibilities

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Execute onboarding and offboarding steps for employees and contractors across a global team—including US and UK activities—in Workday, following established SOPs to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
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Process employment changes—job changes, org changes, contract amendments, and manager updates—for both US and UK employees within defined workflows.
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Prepare employment documentation such as change letters and contract amendments for review and approval, and support accurate storage in Workday.
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Help facilitate coordination across HR, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, IT, Accounting, and Payroll to ensure lifecycle changes are completed on time.
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Submit background check requests and follow up on progress through the hiring process, keeping relevant parties informed.

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1–3+ years of experience in HR operations, people operations, HR coordination, or a similar fast-paced operational role.
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Workday experience preferred—familiarity with employee lifecycle transactions, data entry, and basic reporting within an HRIS.
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Strong attention to detail with a consistent track record of accurate, timely work in a fast-moving environment.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills across multiple channels and stakeholder groups—erring on the side of overcommunication when in doubt.
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Comfortable managing competing priorities under time pressure without sacrificing accuracy.
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Proactive about surfacing issues rather than waiting for them to escalate.
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Experience with Google Workspace, Asana, and Slack.
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Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information—including compensation, immigration, and personal data—with professionalism, discretion, and strict data hygiene.
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Hunger to deliver game-changing products
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Exceptional drive and precision in delivery
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A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission
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Optimistic about the potential of societal change

You are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements. If you feel passionate about Acorns' mission, vision, and values, please apply.

Ensure accurate data entry for employee and contractor records in Workday, flagging discrepancies to the team for resolution.
Assist with routine data audits and clean-up efforts to support system integrity.
Help respond to reporting requests from HR and business partners, pulling data accurately and on time.

Help support US I-9 compliance monitoring and UK right to work check coordination as part of onboarding workflows.
Review onboarding and lifecycle compliance materials on a regular cadence to confirm accurate completion and appropriate capture in Workday.
Adhere to established SOPs and flag process gaps or outdated documentation to the manager.
Assist with ad-hoc compliance and operational hygiene projects as directed.

Track and follow up on tasks across Workday, Asana, Slack, and email to ensure execution remains seamless.
Serve as a responsive point of contact for HR partners and cross-functional stakeholders on lifecycle and coordination questions.
Surface issues and timeline risks early, escalating to the manager rather than waiting for problems to compound.

What We Offer

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✓Flexible work location

✓Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family.

✓Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth.

✓Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.

✓The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.

Acorns is a financial wellness app that helps everyday people and families save and invest money for the long term. Since 2014, Acorns has grown into a global company with multiple life-stage products serving the needs of kids, teens, adults, and parents. Named one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” Acorns has helped over 14 million people save & invest over $27 billion dollars, much of it from spare change and small amounts.

Acorns participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov