HR Business Partner IV - (B4)

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

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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. 

Company Description

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.

Position Description

Applied Materials is actively recruiting for an HR Business Partner to support Global teams in Worldwide manufacturing organization. The successful candidate will have responsibility for core HR services delivery, to enable manager and team effectiveness, global consistency, and exceptional employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• The HRBP’s main responsibility is to strengthen business performance through culture, talent, engagement, and organizational strategies to include:
• Partner closely with employees and leaders to enable organizational success
• Be a trusted advisor and strategic HR partner to employees and people managers, focused on building morale, increasing productivity and enabling development and retention.
• 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.
• Proactively partner and collaborate across the global HR organization, share information, and provide thought leadership and a solution-oriented direction to optimize the business value of the HR function
• Lead with data and analytics when executing major responsibilities, taking a proactive approach to using this data to further enhance business results
• Seek ways to proactively improve organizational processes and implement solutions to drive the right outcomes.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources related field preferred
• 10+ years of HR experience in a complex and matrixed enterprise especially in HRBP/HR Partnering roles with a track record of sustained impact in prior roles (demonstrated role stability; not a frequent job-mover)
• Strong stakeholder management: proven ability to influence, challenge, and partner with senior leaders while building trust across functions.
• Comfortable with all levels of the organization—from frontline teams to executive leadership; credible, approachable, and emotionally intelligent.
• Change leadership: experience driving org changes (restructures, scaling, culture shifts) with clear communications and measured outcomes.
  Strong analytical expertise, very comfortable telling a story with data
• Collaborative and ownership-driven: works cross‑functionally, anticipates issues, follows through, and delivers with minimal oversight.
• Data‑informed decision-making uses people metrics (attrition, engagement, hiring funnel, HC) to diagnose, prioritize, and recommend actions.

Company Facts

• Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT
• Fiscal 2022 Revenue: $25.79 billion
• R&D Investment: $2.8 billion
• Founded: November 10, 1967
• Headquarters: Silicon Valley in Santa Clara, CA
• Global Presence: 120 cities in 24 countries
• Employees: ~33,000 worldwide

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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 [email protected], 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.