AI Business Analyst, HR Technology

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.

Salary: $ - $

Location:

Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA

You’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.

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.

• Lead requirements discovery sessions with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs and strategic priorities
• Translate business objectives into clear, actionable requirements aligned with Workday capabilities and enterprise standards
• Develop and maintain high-quality documentation (e.g., BRDs, functional specifications, process flows)
• Serve as a strategic liaison between HR COEs and GIS, translating functional business requirements into Workday system capabilities Partner with GIS teams to validate the functional feasibility of proposed solutions and confirm they meet business requirements
• Partner with employee experience team members to support the identification of enhancement opportunities within existing Workday functionality, improving user experience, data integrity, and process efficiency
• Provide functional support across testing, release planning, and deployment to ensure successful delivery
• Apply working knowledge of core HR processes (e.g., hire-to-retire, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards) to ensure Workday solutions reflect real business needs

• Understanding employee life cycle processes (e.g., hire to retire)
• Familiarity with Workday reporting tools
• Expertise working with HR COEs (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Shared Services)

• Understanding of how HR Technology supports the broader organizational goals.
• Ability to align Workday solutions with HR COE strategies

• Expertise in business process analysis and redesign, especially within HR functions
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend technology-enabled solutions that improve employee experience and data accuracy

• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong written communication for creating business requirements, documentation, and stakeholder updates
• Active listening to understand stakeholder needs and concerns.

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
No

Relocation Eligible:
Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

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