Senior Manager, HR Communications

** 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:

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. 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*
* This role leads internal HR communications - turning HR and CHRO priorities into clear, actionable messages and audience engagement strategies that drive alignment, readiness, and execution  Manager ensures HR communications are proactive, well-sequenced, and embedded into HR's operating rhythm.

The role partners closely with the CHRO, Chief of Staff, Internal Communications, and HR leaders to strengthen narrative clarity, accelerate adoption of HR initiatives, accelerate adoption of HR initiatives, and elevate the quality and consistency of HR messaging globally.

1.

** Own internal HR communications execution:
** Translate HR priorities and decisions into clear "what this means / what to do now" messaging that drives action.

** 2.
Lead CHRO HR communications:
** Draft and sequence HR-related CHRO messages; ensure alignment across internal forums and external moments (in partnership with Internal Comms). Source and support opportunities for CHRO appearances internally and externally to drive alignment with HR priorities and the Applied Materials brand.

** 3.
Drive change readiness:
** Design and deliver change communications that prepare stakeholders early and reduce confusion, rework, and resistance.

** 4.
Build scalable messaging assets:
** Create reusable frameworks, templates, toolkits, and FAQs that enable HR teams to communicate with speed and consistency.

** 5.
Elevate digital storytelling:
** Turn insights, data, and updates into clear, compelling narratives across digital channels.

** 6.
Embed communications into HR cadence** :
Ensure key initiatives are sequenced, reinforced, and sustained through a predictable operating rhythm.

** 7.
Enable AI-assisted communications:*
* Leverage AI tools to draft, edit, and refine HR communications with greater speed and consistency.

** Core Capabilities*
* ** Productivity*
* -    Streamlines communication workflows and reduces noise.

-    Enables HR teams to focus time on highest value work by providing clarity and actionable information.

** High Velocity*
* -    Designs fast, predictable communication rhythms.

-    Ensures rapid message delivery that accelerates decision making and execution.

** Scalability*
* -    Creates repeatable communication frameworks and toolkits.

-    Ensures messaging cascades easily across global HR and business audiences.

** Additional Strengths*
* -    Executive presence & stakeholder influence

-    Strategic storytelling & message architecture

-    Strong cross functional collaboration

-    Insight driven decision support

-    Digital communication fluency

** Additional Information*
* ** Time Type:*
* Full time

** Employee Type:*
* Assignee / Regular

** Travel:*
* Not Specified

** Relocation Eligible:*
* No

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