Global Compensation & Performance Lead

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Compensation & Performance Program Manager to lead planning, execution, governance, and continuous improvement of compensation and performance programs across the organization.

You will drive annual cycles, manage cross-functional initiatives, and lead change management to ensure programs are delivered effectively and adopted widely by teams, with focus on operational excellence and user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, HR operations, compensation, performance management, or related fields.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder groups.
• Strong project management, organizational, and change management skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of compensation and performance management cycles, including merit, bonus, goal-setting, and performance review processes.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Develop and execute change management, communication, and training plans to support program adoption.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and manage organizational readiness for process and program changes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve compensation and performance management processes.
• Conduct post-cycle reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and user experience.
• Document and maintain program governance, process documentation, and operating procedures.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Compensation & Performance Program Manager to lead planning, execution, governance, and continuous improvement of compensation and performance programs across the organization.

You will drive annual cycles, manage cross-functional initiatives, and lead change management to ensure programs are delivered effectively and adopted widely by teams, with focus on operational excellence and user experience.