Business Analyst, HR Technology

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for personal and professional growth

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Santa Clara, CA, is looking for an HR Technology Specialist to enhance their Workday systems and lead collaborative requirements gathering with stakeholders. In this role, you will analyze existing configurations and recommend optimizations to improve data integrity and user experience. Strong expertise in HR processes and excellent communication skills are essential for success. Join the dynamic team to innovate and drive technology solutions in HR.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with HR COEs.
• Proven ability to analyze Workday configurations and recommend improvements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders.
• Ensure documentation aligns with Workday capabilities.
• Support configuration and testing of Workday modules.

Skills

Understanding employee life cycle processes

Familiarity with Workday reporting tools

Expertise in business process analysis and redesign

Ability to clearly articulate complex concepts

Job description

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: $100,000.00 - $137,500.00

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

• Lead requirements gathering sessions with HR COEs and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), functional specifications, and process flows.
• Ensure documentation aligns with Workday capabilities and GIS technical standards.
• Partner with HR COEs to understand strategic priorities and translate them into system requirements.
• Collaborate with GIS and external vendors to ensure technical feasibility and alignment.
• Analyze existing Workday configurations and recommend enhancements to improve functionality, data integrity, and user experience.
• Support configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Talent Acquisition Suite, Compensation).

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: No

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.