Talent Development Operations Specialist

Acorns Grow Inc.; California (MO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Talent Development Operations Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the global Talent Development function. This exciting position allows you to oversee operations, manage talent programs, and collaborate with leaders to drive organizational growth. You will leverage your expertise in talent management systems and training facilitation to ensure the smooth execution of initiatives that align with the company's mission of delivering financial wellness. With a remote-first approach and a commitment to employee development, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a talented and motivated team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and stock options

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work location and hours

401(k) discretionary match

Monthly Acorns account contribution

Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources

Acorns Career Development Program

Community week onsite gatherings

Talented and motivated team members

Opportunity to create societal change

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in talent management and organizational development.
• Expertise in managing talent management systems, especially Workday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Talent Development programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Design and deliver training resources to drive Talent Development initiatives.

Skills

Organizational Development

Talent Management

Learning & Development

Performance Management

Training Facilitation

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Tools

Workday LMS

Peakon Engagement Platform

Together Mentorship Platform

Udemy

Confluence

Job description

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.

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 sessions 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 with all listed requirements. If you feel passionate about Acorns' mission, vision, and values, please apply.

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary and stock options.
• A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family.
• Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off.
• 401(k) discretionary match.
• Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family.
• Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth.
• Acorns Career Development Program (Ongoing training sessions, development plans, development check-ins, Cornerstone’s online training platform).
• Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders.
• Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events.
• 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.

About Acorns:

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 $25 billion dollars, much of it from spare change and small amounts.

Compensation Information:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $100,000 - $110,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, equity grants, and discretionary cash bonus awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Work Authorization:

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.