Director, HR Technology

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock award program

Bonus potential

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an senior leader in HR Technology to drive a scalable, global HR tech ecosystem and strategic roadmap. You will partner with Employee Experience leads, HRBPs, and IT to deliver high-impact HR technology solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in HR technology, deep Workday experience, and a proven track record of leading global HR programs, data governance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-12+ years of progressive experience in HR Technology, with leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of global HR systems, processes, and data governance.
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to development of global programs and processes.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven recommendations.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end HR technology projects including requirements, validation, UAT and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continual design and implementation of a scalable, global HR technology ecosystem.
• Provide strategic input into the HR technology roadmap with Employee Experience leads and stakeholders.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of HRIS analysts and HR technology professionals.
• Drive process improvements for scalability, automation, and continuous improvement across HR.
• Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technology solutions.

Skills

HR technology leadership

Global HR systems

Data governance

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Mentoring teams

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Eightfold

Job description

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.

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:
$172,000.00 - $236,500.00
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. 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 the continual design and implementation of a scalable, global HR technology ecosystem that supports operational excellence and employee experience
• Provide strategic input into the HR technology roadmap in partnership with the Employee Experience leads and other stakeholders
• Build, lead and inspire a team of a high-performing team of HRIS analysts and HR technology professionals
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive the enhancement of HR processes to support scalability, automation, and continuous improvement across the function
• Apply emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve technical process execution and service delivery
• Demonstrate deep technical expertise in Workday; experiencing leading Workday implementations or transformations is highly desirable
• Experience with platforms such as ServiceNow, Eightfold, and other HR technologies is a strong plus.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and IT, to understand business needs and translate them into technology solutions
• Incorporate stakeholder requirements into the HR technology strategy and execution plans.
• Manage the intake, prioritization and delivery of HR technology and continuous improvement (CIP) projects.
• Oversee the execution of HR technical initiatives in close partnership with IT and cross-functional teams.

Requirements
At Applied Materials, Make Possible® is about unlocking new opportunities – with our customers and within our own company. The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Minimum of 10-12+ years of progressive experience in HR Technology, with a strong track record in a leadership capacity.
• Deep understanding of global HR systems, processes, and data governance
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of global programs, frameworks, and process improvements
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights and make data-driven recommendations
• Proven experience managing end-to-end HR technology projects, including requirements gathering, design validation, user acceptance testing (UAT) and deployment
• Partner effectively with Date & Analytics team to uphold data integrity, security, and compliance across HR platforms
• Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in HR technology, with the ability to collaborate across departments and solve complex business challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR technology professionals in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A hands‑on leader with a strong desire to understand the details while maintaining a strategic perspective and driving innovation.

Functional Knowledge
We are a catalyst to unlock the power of our customers’ ideas and are committed to overcoming challenges that seem insurmountable. To succeed in this role requires a capacity for complexity and temperament that includes:

• A very mature individual with the right balance of confidence and humility.
• Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company
• Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization
• Self-motivated and driven towards excellence
• A high level of EQ to be able to manage across a large team with significant diversity
• Ability to distinguish between and prioritizing urgent and important issues
• Situational awareness and complex decision-making ability appropriate for the situation

Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 25% 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.