HR Business Partner IV (B4)

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company's definition of Winning.

Applied Materials is experiencing strong growth in all sectors and we are actively recruiting for an HR Business Partner to support the AGS: APG (Applied Global Services: Automated Products Group, including Pharma) + FabVantage. This role can be located in Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA and may require up to 25% travel between the two locations.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have responsibility for core HR services delivery for a defined set of people managers within a Business/Function or location to enable manager and team effectiveness, global consistency, and exceptional employee experience.

Enable Leader/ People Manager Effectiveness

Team Level:

• Proactively partner with Leaders/People Managers they support with OD/OE for their team/area.
• Lead team building activities with Leaders/People Managers they support and their teams.
• Lead employee experience initiatives to drive employee engagement with managers/teams.

Individual Level:

• Ensure Leaders/People Managers they support are onboarded effectively and have ongoing support. Key areas of focus include providing guidance on core manager responsibilities (i.e. hiring, assessing, rewarding, developing, promoting, and separations)
• Help Leaders/People Managers they support think about their own careers, ensure they have development plans, and are building on their skills.
• Employee Relations/policy: Support where appropriate in ER related issues.
• Ensure Leaders/People Managers inquiries are being resolved at the right level and the best process
• Ensure Leaders/People Managers they support are engaged with the 'big picture' at Applied Materials and fully understand how they and their teams fit into our business model.

Support Change Initiatives

• Support/implement strategic initiatives/change priorities in partnership with the HR Executive Partner.
• Seeks opportunities for process improvements/optimization and the design of new processes, including automation and/or transfer of relevant takes to Shared Services

Drive Core HR Programs

• Support consistent delivery of core HR programs/services: Talent Management (i.e. Objective Setting, Performance Evaluations, Promotions, Organizational Health, Talent Planning, Training), Global Rewards (i.e. focal), Culture of Inclusion, etc.

Lead with Data & Analytics

• Lead with data and analytics when executing major responsibilities.
• Understand the key metrics of the leaders you support, taking a proactive approach using this data to further optimize manager effectiveness and drive enhanced business results
• Proactively provide relevant regional talent information to Executive Partners and drive execution of Executive Partners talent initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources related field preferred
• 7+ years of HR experience in a complex and matrixed enterprise
• Experience with leadership development
• Strong analytical expertise, very comfortable telling a story with data
• Experience with change management and business transformation a plus!

Company Facts

• Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT
• Fiscal 2021 Revenue: $23.06 billion
• Founded: November 10, 1967
• Headquarters: Santa Clara, California
• Global Presence: 93 locations in 17 countries
• Manufacturing: China, Germany, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan, United States
• Employees: ~29,000 worldwide

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce.

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Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:
4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.