Workday Architect

101 Bloom Energy; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 139,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a Workday Architect to drive the strategic enhancement and expansion of the Workday HCM platform. Based in San Jose, CA, this on‑site role reports to the Senior Director, HR Technology and Operations and partners with Global HR Operations, HRBPs, and Payroll & Benefits to implement new functionality.

You will lead Workday projects, manage integrations with external systems, ensure data security, and develop detailed documentation while providing guidance to teammates.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of hands‑on Workday experience across multiple HCM modules.
• Proven experience leading Workday projects, including new module implementations and large‑scale enhancements.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in information systems, HR, business, or related field.
• Workday Pro certification or equivalent advanced training is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Bloom’s Workday HCM, Recruiting, Advance Compensation, Benefits, Performance, and Talent Management.
• Technical lead for Workday implementation of Onboarding and Absence Management.
• Design and develop Workday reports and dashboards to support HR and business analytics needs.
• Lead or support Workday semi‑annual releases, including impact analysis and stakeholder communications.
• Provide day‑to‑day systems support and implement enhancements per change control guidelines.

Skills

Workday HCM

Workday reporting

Workday integrations

HR process knowledge

Leadership & project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, HR, business, or related field

Workday Pro certification

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 Workday Architect to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to our Senior Director, HR Technology and Operations and based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on‑site, in office role 5 days a week. The Senior HRIS Analyst / Workday Architect will play a key role in the strategic enhancement and expansion of the Workday HCM platform across Bloom Energy.

Role and Responsibilities

• Configure, manage and maintain Bloom’s HR systems including Workday (HCM), Recruiting, Advance Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, Talent Management
• Technical lead for Workday implementation of additional Workday functionalities including Onboarding and Absence Management
• Design and develop Workday reports and dashboards to support HR and business analytics needs
• Lead or support Workday semi‑annual releases, including impact analysis, configuration updates, regression testing and stakeholder communications.
• Provide day‑to‑day systems support including troubleshooting data and systems issues, recommending solutions and implementing enhancements and fixes in systems per change control guidelines
• Manage the integration of the HCM application and reports with other business systems and vendors where required (ADP, Oracle, Benefits Providers, etc.)
• Ensure that system controls and processes meet all internal and external audit requirements
• Research and test new functionality and features within Workday
• Create detailed documentation of business processes and systems functionality, including workflow, program functions and steps required to execute systems transactions/processes and support change management
• Partner with Global HR Operations, HR Business Partners and Payroll & Benefits to define and develop requirements, re‑engineer current processes and implement new functionality in Workday
• Ensure data security and integrity within Workday through appropriate security role design, audits, controls and monitoring, support internal and external audit activities.
• Provide training, direction and guidance to other team members for areas of Workday expertise

Skills and Experience

• 6 – 8 years of hands‑on Workday experience, including configuration and support across multiple HCM modules.
• Proven experience leading Workday projects, including new module implementations, redesigns, integrations and large‑scale enhancements.
• Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle and how they translate into Workday business processes and security models.
• Advanced experience with Workday reporting, calculated fields and complex security requirements.
• Experience designing, testing and deploying integrations between Workday and third‑party systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical designs and clearly articulate trade‑offs.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives with competing deadlines in a fast‑paced, global environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and lead cross‑functional workshops.
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Workday Pro certification, Workday certifications, or equivalent advanced training is strongly preferred.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Compensation

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience. Salary Ranges: $139,400.00 - $200,600.00

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.

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