Applied Materials · 2 months ago
Senior Manager - HR Technology
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $187K/yr
6+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce advanced chips and displays. The Senior Manager - HR Technology will lead the design and implementation of a global HR technology ecosystem, drive innovation, and enhance HR processes to support scalability and automation.
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Responsibilities
Lead the continual design and implementation of a scalable, global HR technology ecosystem that supports operational excellence and employee experience
Provide strategic input into the HR technology roadmap in partnership with the Employee Experience leads and other stakeholders
Build, lead and inspire a team of a high-performing team of HRIS analysts and HR technology professionals
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
Drive the enhancement of HR processes to support scalability, automation, and continuous improvement across the function
Apply emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve technical process execution and service delivery
Demonstrate deep technical expertise in Workday; experiencing leading Workday implementations or transformations is highly desirable
Experience with platforms such as ServiceNow, Eightfold, and other HR technologies is a strong plus
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and IT, to understand business needs and translate them into technology solutions
Incorporate stakeholder requirements into the HR technology strategy and execution plans
Manage the intake, prioritization and delivery of HR technology and continuous improvement (CIP) projects
Oversee the execution of HR technical initiatives in close partnership with IT and cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 6-8+ years of progressive experience in HR Technology, with a strong track record in a leadership capacity
Deep understanding of global HR systems, processes, and data governance
Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of global programs, frameworks, and process improvements
Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights and make data-driven recommendations
Proven experience managing end-to-end HR technology projects, including requirements gathering, design validation, user acceptance testing (UAT) and deployment
Partner effectively with Data & Analytics team to uphold data integrity, security, and compliance across HR platforms
Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in HR technology, with the ability to collaborate across departments and solve complex business challenges
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR technology professionals in a dynamic environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
A hands-on leader with a strong desire to understand the details while maintaining a strategic perspective and driving innovation
Preferred
Experience leading Workday implementations or transformations is highly desirable
Experience with platforms such as ServiceNow, Eightfold, and other HR technologies is a strong plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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