AI Business Analyst, HR Technology

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a skilled HR Technology Analyst to lead requirements discovery, translate business needs into Workday capabilities, and develop clear documentation. You will partner with HR COEs, GIS, and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet business objectives and deliver a strong employee experience.

The role emphasizes HR process knowledge, Workday proficiency, and the ability to map requirements to technical specs across the full deployment lifecycle in a global

Qualifications

• Experience with Workday HR modules and HRIS systems.
• Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements discovery sessions with HR COEs and stakeholders.
• Translate business objectives into Workday capabilities and standards.
• Develop and maintain BRDs, functional specs, and process flows.
• Act as liaison between HR COEs and GIS; validate feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Support enhancement opportunities and improve user experience and data integrity.
• Provide functional support across testing, release planning and deployment.
• Apply core HR processes to ensure Workday solutions reflect business needs.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Documentation

HR systems knowledge

Tools

Workday

BRD drafting

Process mapping

Job description

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: $116,000.00 - $159,500.00

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Functional Knowledge

• 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)

Business Expertise

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

Process Improvement & Optimization

• 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

Interpersonal Skills

• 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.

Additional Information

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.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.