HR Operations Specialist

HR Operations Specialist (Contract) | Acorns

Acorns is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Operations Specialist to join our HR Operations team on a contract basis. In this role, you will help keep our HR engine running smoothly during a period of significant operational change, supporting employee lifecycle activities, data accuracy, and stakeholder follow-through across our global team. This is a phenomenal opportunity for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working at pace in a lean HR environment, and eager to make a tangible impact behind the scenes.

Acorns is a remote-first organization, offering the flexibility to work remotely while providing optional access to office space in Irvine, CA.

Employee Lifecycle Coordination

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

Data Integrity & Reporting

• 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.

Compliance & Process

• 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• Adhere to established SOPs and flag process gaps or outdated documentation to the manager.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.

Communication & Collaboration

• 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.

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

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