acorns - HR Operations Specialist (Contract)

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 • Adhere to established SOPs and flag process gaps or outdated documentation to the manager.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