Director, HR Partner

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer Salary:$ - $

Location:

Austin,TXYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees.

We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities Partner with business leaders to align talent and organizational strategies:
Serve as a trusted advisor to business and functional leaders, aligning workforce and organizational strategies with business objectives. Provide insights and recommendations that help leaders anticipate talent needs, address organizational challenges, and support sustainable growth.

Lead talent and workforce planning initiatives:
Develop and execute integrated talent strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, workforce planning, and external talent pipelining. Identify capability gaps and build plans to strengthen leadership readiness and critical talent pipelines.

Coach and influence leaders:
Provide guidance and coaching to senior leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness, team performance, and employee engagement. Support key leadership decisions related to talent, team structure, and organizational health.

Drive organizational effectiveness and transformation:
Lead organization design and change initiatives that improve effectiveness, clarify roles and accountability, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration. Support business transformations by ensuring organizational structures and talent strategies enable successful execution.

Foster collaboration across the HR ecosystem:
Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and regional HR teams to deliver integrated HR solutions. Promote collaboration and consistency in HR practices while ensuring business needs are effectively addressed.

Lead change management and employee engagement efforts:
Design and implement change management strategies that support organizational transitions, business priorities, and cultural initiatives. Drive leadership alignment, communication effectiveness, and employee engagement throughout periods of change.

Utilize workforce analytics to inform decisions:
Leverage workforce data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Provide leaders with actionable recommendations to improve talent outcomes, workforce effectiveness, and organizational performance.

Build HR capability and develop talent:
Mentor and develop HR team members and peers, strengthening strategic partnership capabilities across the HR organization. Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability.

Deliver strategic HR initiatives:
Lead key business and HR initiatives that drive measurable impact within assigned organizations. Partner with stakeholders to ensure successful…