People Automations Builder

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 Role
We're hiring a People Automations Builder to simplify how the People Team works and build tools that improve speed, quality, and employee experience.
You'll partner with People leaders across operations, performance, compensation, talent, and executive communications to translate business needs into practical automation products. The ideal candidate combines consulting skills, product thinking, technical fluency, and sound judgment about using AI to build software.
You Will

• Use AI tools to prototype, build, and improve internal tools.
• Partner with People leaders to identify problems and prioritize automation.
• Simplify processes before automating them, creating intuitive workflows.
• Partner with technical, data, and People systems teams on reliable, scalable integrations.
• Use data and feedback to measure and improve results.
• Communicate progress, tradeoffs, and impact to senior stakeholders.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience improving processes or operating models, ideally in People, HR operations, or another internal-services function, with a track record of simplifying a process
• Proficiency with AI tools for building and testing software.
• Ability to turn ambiguous challenges into practical solutions.
• Experience improving processes or operating models.
• Experience building automation, tools, dashboards, or software.
• Familiarity with Workday, Greenhouse, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
• Technical fluency across data, systems, and integrations.
• Strong UX and design instincts.
• Executive presence and communication skills to influence decisions and explain tradeoffs.
• Curiosity, ownership, and a bias toward action.

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:
$142,000 - $213,000 USD
Zone B:
$134,200 - $201,400 USD
Zone C:
$127,100 - $190,700 USD
Zone D:
$120,100 - $180,100 USD
Application Guidelines
Candidates 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 Process
We 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.
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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.
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