Employee Relations Partner - (B5)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Employee Relations professional to manage end-to-end case management and investigations, partnering with COE, GEL, and HRBPs across the global organization.

You will advise managers on performance and conduct issues, interpret policies, and help drive continuous improvement in processes while maintaining strong compliance. Some travel is required as part of partnership and training efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of employee relations experience, preferably with global exposure.
• Experience leading investigations involving retaliation, harassment, or policy violations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as interface to COE, GEL, HRBPs and non-HR departments to elevate inquiries.
• Manage end-to-end employee relations case management and investigations from intake to closure.
• Provide guidance on company policies and corrective actions per findings.
• Support training and guidance for HR and managers on processes and policies.
• Track metrics on case resolutions, satisfaction, and performance trends.

Skills

Employee relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Investigations

Policy interpretation

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

$163,000.00 - $224,000.00

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

• Serve as an interface to the COE, GEL, HRBPs and non-HR functional departments to appropriately and effectively elevate inquiries/concerns and liaison.
• Manage assigned end to end Employee Relations case management & investigations from intake through interview, transition, escalation, and redirection or closure. Maintains accurate & timely case files and documentation.
• Handle complex or escalated investigations related to retaliation, harassment, discrimination, etc.
• Provide advice and counsel to HRBPs to help them address issues with employees and managers. Provide advice and guidance to managers to address employee performance and conduct issues.
• Provide guidance on the interpretation and administration of company policies and procedures. If the outcome of an investigation results in a finding, provide guidance and review of corrective actions, and including recommendations for termination, in line with company values and behaviors
• Contribute to internal projects and workstreams as needed. Identify and recommend methods to resolve problems, update, simplify, enhance and optimize existing processes, procedures, policies and technologies. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that all services are effectively understood and delivered promptly.
• In partnership with GEL, provide training, technical support and guidance on specialized processes to HR and managers.
• Recommend and/or maintain metrics on case resolutions, customer satisfaction, individual performance, closure/call-time and development rates, issuing reports on performance success and case management. Tracks and analyzes data, identifies trends and makes recommendations for organizational improvements

Experience Required

Skills

• Strong consulting and influencing skills
• Demonstrated collaborative work style. Able to drive multiple projects & cross organizational teams
• Ability to find the correct balance between demand and capacity when establishing priorities for the team
• Demonstrated ability to artfully convey even subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
• Demonstrates solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business
• Culturally sensitive
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to identify intersections and interdependencies

Knowledge

• Solid working knowledge of the principles and practices of employee relations and HR Compliance including AAP/EEO, ADA and I9
• In-depth knowledge and application of labor and employment laws and regulations

Experience

• 3+ years employee relations experience with experience as a human resources business partner helpful
• Prior experience with a global HR or employee relations especially with European Works Councils
• Demonstrated experience leading a variety of employee investigations with little supervision.

Education

• Bachelors degree required

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

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.