Director, HR Partner

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a strategic HR leader to drive talent and organizational initiatives in a global context. The role partners with business leaders to align workforce strategies with critical objectives and oversees leadership development, succession, and change programs.

You will influence decisions, design organizations, and enable cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable impact. This position emphasizes workforce analytics, executive coaching, and a strong partnership

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong expertise across talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and change management.
• Ability to mentor HR professionals and partner with leaders to drive solutions.
• Experience translating business strategy into talent and organizational plans.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align talent and organizational strategies with business objectives.
• Lead talent and workforce planning initiatives, including succession and leadership development.
• Coach senior leaders to improve leadership effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Drive organization design and change initiatives to improve effectiveness.
• Foster collaboration across HR partners and regional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead change management and employee engagement efforts during periods of change.
• Use workforce analytics to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

Skills

Talent management

Organizational effectiveness

Workforce planning

Change management

Leadership coaching

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.

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: $180,000.00 - $247,500.00

Location: Austin,TX

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

• Partner with business leaders to align talent and organizational strategies: Serve as a trusted advisor to business and functional leaders, aligning workforce and organizational strategies with business objectives. Provide insights and recommendations that help leaders anticipate talent needs, address organizational challenges, and support sustainable growth.
• Lead talent and workforce planning initiatives: Develop and execute integrated talent strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, workforce planning, and external talent pipelining. Identify capability gaps and build plans to strengthen leadership readiness and critical talent pipelines.
• Coach and influence leaders: Provide guidance and coaching to senior leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness, team performance, and employee engagement. Support key leadership decisions related to talent, team structure, and organizational health.
• Drive organizational effectiveness and transformation: Lead organization design and change initiatives that improve effectiveness, clarify roles and accountability, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration. Support business transformations by ensuring organizational structures and talent strategies enable successful execution.
• Foster collaboration across the HR ecosystem: Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and regional HR teams to deliver integrated HR solutions. Promote collaboration and consistency in HR practices while ensuring business needs are effectively addressed.
• Lead change management and employee engagement efforts: Design and implement change management strategies that support organizational transitions, business priorities, and cultural initiatives. Drive leadership alignment, communication effectiveness, and employee engagement throughout periods of change.
• Utilize workforce analytics to inform decisions: Leverage workforce data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Provide leaders with actionable recommendations to improve talent outcomes, workforce effectiveness, and organizational performance.
• Build HR capability and develop talent: Mentor and develop HR team members and peers, strengthening strategic partnership capabilities across the HR organization. Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability.
• Deliver strategic HR initiatives: Lead key business and HR initiatives that drive measurable impact within assigned organizations. Partner with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and achievement of desired outcomes.

Functional Leadership

Demonstrates strong expertise across talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and change management. Integrates multiple HR disciplines to solve complex business challenges and deliver meaningful results.

Enterprise Business Acumen

Applies a strong understanding of business objectives, market dynamics, and financial drivers to develop practical talent and organizational solutions. Balances short-term business needs with long-term workforce priorities.

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Impact

Translates business strategy into actionable talent and organizational plans. Effectively executes initiatives that improve organizational capability, leadership effectiveness, and business performance.

Problem Solving & Innovation

Analyzes complex organizational issues, identifies root causes, and develops scalable solutions. Uses data and business insights to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Impact & Influence

Builds credibility and trust with business leaders and stakeholders. Influences decisions through strategic thinking, business insight, and effective collaboration.

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Develops strong partnerships across leadership teams, HR functions, and key stakeholders. Successfully navigates ambiguity, drives alignment, and manages competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Culture and Values

Models Applied Materials' Standards of Business Conduct and demonstrates integrity, accountability, and inclusion. Promotes a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, teamwork, and shared ownership of results.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.