Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block. 

Block

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.The RoleThe People Technology team, part of the People Automation and Operations organization, manages the infrastructure powering Block's employee lifecycle from recruiting to off boarding. We're shifting from standard SaaS solutions to building scalable, secure platform infrastructure — data APIs, AI agents, and integration frameworks — so our People teams can build more.Reporting to the Head of People Technology, you'll start with Talent Acquisition as your first customer and broaden across the People portfolio from there.In Your First YearStart with Talent, build for the portfolio. You'll partner closely with Talent Acquisition on their most pressing technology needs while their strategy and org design come together — building solutions that hold up beyond that first customer.Automate recurring operational work, sustainably. A meaningful share of the work supporting our People stack repeats. You'll replace it with automation built to last — documented, maintainable, and designed as shared capability rather than one-off fixes.Make other builders faster. As teams across People build their own AI-enabled solutions, you'll give them the underpinnings: trusted data access, integration patterns, reusable tools and agents, and clear guidance on what's safe to build and what isn't.You WillTalent Acquisition Partnership & Platform StrategyPartner with Talent Acquisition and other People teams to understand business challenges and identify opportunities to improve work through technology and AI.Advise teams as they evaluate and design AI-enabled solutions that are scalable, secure, and grounded in trusted People data.Balance near-term delivery with longer-term platform investments that reduce duplication and speed up future development.Platform Architecture & Integration DesignBuild and enable shared integrations, data services, and platform automations that accelerate AI-powered solutions across the People organization.Evaluate and manage People Technology vendors, weighing build, buy, and integration decisions.Evolve People Technology toward consistent, shared platform capabilities and architectural patterns that empower builders across the organization.AI, Automation & InnovationUse AI and modern development tools to prototype, automate, and deliver technology solutions that improve the employee and candidate experience.Partner with builders across the People organization so solutions draw on trusted data, follow governance standards, and are designed for maintainability and scale.Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve productivity, employee experiences, and operational effectiveness.Platform Operations & GovernanceSteward our core People Platform, including systems of record such as Workday and Greenhouse, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable operations.You HaveMinimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.Experience managing enterprise People platforms such as Workday, Greenhouse, or similar systems, including hands-on work designing or implementing integrations between them using APIs, middleware, ETL tools, or integration platforms.Supported Recruiting or Talent Acquisition through technology, with working knowledge of how hiring runs — offer approvals, requisition and application flows, and the sourcing or assessment tools behind them.Experimented with AI tools to automate work or build solutions, and can talk through what you tried, what you learned, and how you'd apply it to People Technology challenges. We're all learning, but you need to have started.Led technology initiatives end-to-end — from discovery and requirements through implementation, change management, and adoption — simplifying complex business processes along the way.Translate technical concepts for business stakeholders and business needs for technical audiences, and influence decisions across People, Security, Data, and Engineering teams.Preferred: Built AI-powered workflows, agents, or applications using AI APIs, agent frameworks, or automation platforms — prototypes and side projects count.Preferred: Written code or queries (Python, SQL, JavaScript) to automate workflows, manipulate data, or build integrations, using practices like source control, CI/CD, or Agile delivery.Preferred: Understanding of compliance and security standards relevant to People data (SOX controls, GDPR, data classification frameworks, access controls). We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.  Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. Zone A:: $163,600 USD - $245,400 USDZone B: : $152,200 USD - $228,200 USDZone C:: $144,000 USD - $216,000 USDZone D:: $135,800 USD - $203,600 USD Application GuidelinesCandidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.Use of AI in Our Hiring ProcessWe may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws. Contact us here with hiring practice or data usage questions.Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.Privacy Policy

Sr. People Tech Analyst

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