Workday Architect

Bloom Energy•San Jose, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 James Sotto, Sr. 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. This role will partner closely with the India-based Principal HRIS Architect to execute the global HR technology roadmap and will serve as the primary Workday technical lead for the Americas region. The priority of this role is to design, configure and support scalable Workday solutions that ensure a single, trusted source of HR data and enable efficient, compliant and user-friendly HR processes for a global workforce.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Workday Pro certification, Workday certifications, or equivalent advanced training is strongly preferred.

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