Human Resources Generalist

101 Bloom Energy; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Mental health support

Legal services

Virtual physical therapy

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Bloom Energy in Newark, DE is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This on-site role supports multiple locations within Operations and Service, reporting to the HR Director.

You will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, handling complex employee relations and driving HR initiatives. You will lead workforce planning, performance management, onboarding, and talent development, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, psychology, or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing/operations.
• Experience conducting complex employee relations investigations.
• Strong coaching and consultative skills for leaders at multiple levels.
• Experience with HR metrics and workforce data analysis.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily HR support to multiple locations.
• Advise managers on employee relations, performance, and policy.
• Lead complex employee relations investigations.
• Coach leaders on engagement, conflict resolution, and development.
• Partner on workforce and succession planning.
• Analyze HR metrics to guide decisions.
• Lead HR programs and change initiatives.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding.
• Support recruitment for key operational roles.
• Promote Bloom culture and engagement.
• Maintain HR records in Workday and produce reports.
• Create and update job descriptions for org alignment.
• Support leadership development initiatives.
• Manage promotions, transfers, contractor conversions.
• Conduct floor walks to strengthen relationships.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Assist with leaves, workers' comp, accommodations, verifications.
• Lead additional HR projects.

Skills

Employee relations

HR business partner

Change management

Workforce planning

HR analytics

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream we're making it reality. For over two decades we've been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what's possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled "time-to-power" capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Human Resources Director and based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week. The HR Generalist will work alongside the HR Manufacturing team to support multiple locations within the Operations and Service organizations. This position is responsible for providing both tactical and strategic human resources support, fostering a productive, safe, and inclusive work environment. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, leading complex employee relations matters, driving HR initiatives, supporting workforce planning activities, and partnering with business leaders to achieve organizational objectives. This role acts as a change agent, leveraging data, business acumen, and HR expertise to implement people strategies aligned with the company's strategic priorities and core values.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily human resources support to multiple locations within the Bloom Manufacturing Center of Delaware while partnering with Corporate HR to ensure alignment of policies, practices, and programs across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary HR business partner to managers and leaders regarding employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, employee development, and policy interpretation.
• Lead and independently manage complex employee relations investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace misconduct, and other sensitive employment matters.
• Coach and develop leaders on employee engagement, conflict resolution, performance management, corrective action, and talent development strategies.
• Partner with business leaders to support workforce planning, succession planning, organizational changes, restructures, and talent assessment initiatives.
• Identify workforce trends and opportunities through analysis of HR metrics and data, providing recommendations that support business objectives.
• Lead and implement HR programs, change management initiatives, and cross-functional projects that enhance employee experience and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct onboarding and offboarding activities, including new hire orientation and exit interviews.
• Participate in candidate selection activities and support recruiting efforts for key operational positions.
• Promote Bloom culture and drive employee engagement initiatives across assigned client groups.
• Maintain employee records within Workday and generate HR reports, metrics, and workforce analytics as needed.
• Create, review, and update job descriptions to ensure organizational alignment and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate training programs and support leadership development initiatives to address organizational needs.
• Administer employee movement processes, including promotions, transfers, and contractor conversions.
• Conduct regular floor walks and maintain visibility within manufacturing operations to strengthen employee and leadership relationships.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while minimizing organizational risk.
• Provide guidance and support for HR operational processes, including leaves of absence, workers' compensation, accommodations, and employment verifications.
• Lead additional HR projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field required.
• 5-8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant employee relations and business partner responsibilities, preferably within a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Demonstrated experience conducting complex workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee relations matters.
• Strong influencing, coaching, and consultative skills with the ability to effectively partner with leaders at multiple organizational levels.
• Experience supporting organizational change, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Ability to analyze HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proven project leadership experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage confidential information with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate to all of the organization’s facilities.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.

We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.

All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

• competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution
• a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• generous Mental Health Support services
• Legal services
• virtual Physical Therapy access
• Fertility & Family Forming benefits

Salary Ranges: $74,600.00 - $107,400.00

Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world.

With roots in NASA's Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market.

The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable.

Bloom's unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions.

By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence.

Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy.

Bloom's customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries.

The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels.