Talent Development Operations Specialist

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.

Lead With Heart - With compassion, integrity, and tenacity, inspire yourself and others to move past all previous thresholds of possibility

Make Bold Decisions - We are creating a new world. Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous. Leap fearlessly into the future

Always Build Trust - Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’re going to do. We are all owners. We are one team

Never Stop Growing - Change IS the constant. Stay hungry and curious. Be relentless in the pursuit of progress

Find a way - Never settle, no excuses, nothing is impossible. Just make it happen

Our values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands.

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Talent Development Operations Specialist | Acorns

Acorns is seeking a Talent Development Operations Specialist who will play a key role in overseeing the systems and day-to-day operations of our global Talent Development function. This position requires expertise in talent management systems, program administration, and a passion for ensuring the smooth execution of initiatives that align with Acorns' mission and values.

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

What you will do at Acorns:

• Partner with the Sr. Director of Talent Development to scale the global Talent Development function, supporting the implementation and administration of talent programs and initiatives that support organizational performance and growth. 

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Talent Development programs, including onboarding, mentorship, engagement, performance management, and recognition, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Serve as the administrator and primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders regarding current and future global Talent Development systems and tools, including Workday LMS & Talent Optimization, Peakon Engagement Platform, Together Mentorship Platform, Udemy, Donut and Confluence.

• Design and deliver global training resources, including live sessions and supporting materials, to drive Talent Development initiatives across departments and the broader organization.

• Work closely with managers, IT and HR Business Partners to address ad hoc development needs, ensuring operational excellence and providing solutions that enhance team performance and growth.

• Oversee reporting on program outcomes, identifying areas for continuous improvement while providing actionable insights or dashboards to leaders and HR Business Partners on development needs across departments and the broader organization.

• Partner with managers and leaders to ensure adherence to mandatory training, performance management processes, and development initiatives, tracking completion and effectiveness for compliance and continuous improvement.

• Coordinate relationships with vendors and external training providers, and oversee audits to ensure Talent Development programs are executed efficiently, on time, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

What You'll bring to Acorns:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field

• 5-7 years of experience in organizational development, talent management, learning & development (L&D), performance management, and training facilitation

• Expertise in managing and administering talent management systems, with a strong emphasis on Workday

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to facilitate engaging training session and build strong relationships across all organizational levels

• A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission

• Optimistic about the potential of societal change

• Deep empathy and passion for our customer and their experience with Acorns

• Exceptional change management capabilities - Comfortable with ambiguity and constant change with the ability to work through complex problems, set priorities, and execute commitments

• Thirst for delivering game-changing products

• Exceptional drive and precision in delivery

You are not expected to have experience