Director, HR Technology

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.

If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer Salary:$ - $

Location:

Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CAYou’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 Lead the continual design and implementation of a scalable, global HR technology ecosystem that supports operational excellence and employee experience

Provide strategic input into the HR technology roadmap in partnership with the Employee Experience leads and other stakeholders

Build, lead and inspire a team of a high-performing team of HRIS analysts and HR technology professionals

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Drive the enhancement of HR processes to support scalability, automation, and continuous improvement across the function

Apply emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve technical process execution and service delivery

Demonstrate deep technical expertise in Workday; experiencing leading Workday implementations or transformations is highly desirable

Experience with platforms such as Service Now, Eightfold, and other HR technologies is a strong plus.

Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and IT, to understand business needs and translate them into technology solutions

Incorporate stakeholder requirements into the HR technology strategy and execution plans.

Manage the intake, prioritization and delivery of HR technology and continuous improvement (CIP) projects. Oversee the execution of HR technical initiatives in close partnership with IT and cross-functional teams.

Requirements At Applied Materials, Make Possible is about unlocking new opportunities – with our customers and within our own company. The ideal candidate will have the following:

Minimum of 10-12+ years of progressive experience in HR Technology, with a strong track record in a leadership capacity.

Deep understanding of global HR systems, processes, and data governance

Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of global programs, frameworks, and process improvements

Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights and make data-driven recommendations

Proven experience managing end-to-end HR technology projects, including requirements gathering, design validation, user acceptance testing (UAT) and deployment

Partner effectively with Date & Analytics team to uphold data integrity, security, and compliance across HR platforms

Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in HR technology, with the ability to collaborate across departments and solve complex business challenges.

Demonstrated ability to…