Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dreamwe'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 Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to VP, Talent Acquisition and based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

As Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations, you will lead the strategy, design, and execution of scalable recruiting operations to support business growth.

You will partner closely with Talent Acquisition, HR, Finance, Legal, and HR Technology and Operations teams to optimize recruiting processes, systems, vendor management, workforce planning, and compliance. The role focuses on operational excellence, data-driven decision making, technology enablement, and continuous improvement across the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global or regional TA Operations roadmap aligned to business and workforce growth priorities
• Serve as a thought partner to TA and HR leaders on operational effectiveness and future-state readiness
• Own, optimize and document end-to-end recruiting processes (intake, sourcing, interview, offer, onboarding handoff)
• Partner with HR Technology and Operations team, and vendors on system enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and rollouts
• Define and track key recruiting KPIs (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, funnel conversion, diversity outcomes, recruiter productivity)
• Work with the HR technology team to configure executive ready dashboards and insights to inform hiring decisions and workforce planning
• Lead vendor strategy, selection, performance management, and contract negotiations
• Manage TA Operations budget, forecasting, and cost optimization efforts
• Ensure recruiting processes align with legal, compliance, data privacy, and audit requirements
• Partner with Legal and HR Compliance to mitigate risk and ensure best practices

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 812+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition Operations, Recruiting Operations, or HR Operations
• 35+ years of people management experience
• Deep experience with ATS (Workday) and recruiting technology ecosystems (e.g., Greenhouse, iCIMS, Lever)
• Strong analytical mindset with experience building metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting
• Proven success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives at scale
• Program or project management certification (PMP, Agile, Six Sigma a plus)

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.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes 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, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

FULL TIME ROLE ONLY: 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.