Scottland Jacobson
About Scottland Jacobson
Scottland Jacobson serves as the Director of Talent Development and HR Operations at Russell Investments, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in leadership roles within the company, focusing on talent acquisition, HR operations, and employee development.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Scottland Jacobson currently serves as the Director of Talent Development and HR Operations at Russell Investments. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing the HR Operations team, focusing on HRIS (Workday) and Payroll (ADP) systems. He ensures efficient associate data reporting and enablement while providing leadership for global talent acquisition systems and processes. His work emphasizes maintaining high satisfaction for hiring managers and candidates while achieving time-to-fill KPIs.
Previous Positions at Russell Investments
Scottland Jacobson has held multiple positions at Russell Investments since joining the company in 1996. He worked as a Sales Associate until 2000, then progressed to Manager of Client Services until 2007. He served as Director of Sales Education and Development from 2007 to 2009, followed by Director of Client Services in the Premier Client Group from 2010 to 2012. He also held the role of Director of Learning and Development from 2012 to 2016 before assuming his current position.
Education and Academic Background
Scottland Jacobson earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English and American Literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz. His studies spanned from 1987 to 1991, providing him with a solid foundation in literature and critical thinking, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Leadership and Development Initiatives
In his current role, Scottland Jacobson leads the design and implementation of various development programs. These programs focus on key areas such as management, leadership, diversity, mentorship, sales, product knowledge, communication, service, and presentation skills. He has also developed 'reverse' and 'diversity' mentorship programs aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion within the organization, alongside managing a global leadership program to nurture top talent.
HR Operations and Process Improvements
Scottland Jacobson has made significant contributions to HR operations at Russell Investments. He re-designed the global requisition, promotion, and offer approval processes to streamline HR operations. Additionally, he oversees initiatives related to associate engagement, including global awards, recognition programs, mentoring, networking, and social and community initiatives, ensuring a supportive work environment.