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HR Operations Specialist (Contract)

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Technical Requirements

WorkdayHRISGoogle WorkspaceAsanaSlackI-9 Compliance

What you will do at Acorns:

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  • Adhere to established SOPs and flag process gaps or outdated documentation to the manager.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

What you will bring to Acorns:

  • 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.
  • Experience with Google Workspace, Asana, and Slack.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information—including compensation, immigration, and personal data.

What we offer:

  • 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.
HR Operations Specialist (Contract)
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