Director HR Partner

Location: Santa Clara, CA (On-site)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

We are in search of an experienced Director-level HR Partner (HRP) who will serve as a talent strategist, advisor and coach to senior business leaders in our Semiconductor Product Group (SPG) Central Functions and provide direct and matrix leadership to a team of HR Partners working with organizational leadership and employees across the globe.

Position Overview:

• This role is a strategic partner to the senior leadership of multiple organizations within SPG, including SPG Engineering, SPG Operations, Global Quality, and Business Development and Growth (BDG).
• Must build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with leaders, enabling business results by helping build strong teams and a talent mindset in the organization.
• Provide strategic vision, leadership, and operational excellence to help SPG achieve its organizational strategies, aligned to the needs of the client organization.
• Provide leadership to a team of HRPs delivering globally aligned talent objectives.
• Utilize specialized skills in talent management, organizational development, and organizational design to increase talent effectiveness in support of business objectives.
• Proactively partner and collaborate across the global HR Partner organization and HR COE community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively shape client talent strategies and priorities to align with organizational and enterprise objectives.
• Actively partner, coach & develop and influence senior executive leadership.
• Conduct organizational & talent assessments; develop talent strategy and build workforce capability.
• Design and implement change management, communication, and employee engagement strategies.
• Serve as a champion of the corporate culture including developing strategies to achieve goals to increase diversity and inclusion.
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of HRPs, responsible for coaching and developing a high-performing team.
• Work within the HR service delivery model, leveraging HR shared services and technology.
• Collaborate with HR COEs to execute client strategies and HR annual programs and processes.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional or cross-geography working teams to deliver strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field; MBA/MA/MS preferred.
• 15+ years of HR experience, including significant leadership responsibilities as a strategic HRP.
• Significant capacity for complexity, including the ability to conceptualize 3-to-5-year strategies.
• Experience in organization design and development.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets using tools and systems for data-driven decision making.
• Prior success leading high-performing teams of direct and matrix HR employees.
• Demonstrated experience working dynamically with a strong capability to adapt to changes.

What We Offer

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family.

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.