Applied Materials · 1 day ago
AI Business Analyst - HR Technology
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $138K/yrApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce advanced display and semiconductor chips. The AI Business Analyst will partner with HR COEs to identify AI use cases, evaluate current technology features, and lead pilot deployments of AI initiatives to enhance employee experience and process optimization.
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Responsibilities
Partner with HR COEs to identify use cases for AI across the HR function
Evaluate the AI features and functionality within our current technology stack and recommend ways to utilize these features to enhance our employee experience and process optimization initiatives
Provide ongoing support for the AiMEE chatbot ensuring functionality, relevance and user satisfaction
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize new use cases for AiMEE
Lead and support pilot deployments of AiMEE across countries, gathering feedback and refining the experience for global scalability
Serve as strategic liaison between COEs, GIS and our data sciences team to deliver technology solutions that enhance the overall Employee Experience
Collaborate with GIS and external vendors to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with enterprise architecture
Partner with Data Analytics team to develop and validate HR analytics models using Workday data
Monitor Workday releases and AI trends to recommend enhancements and innovations
Support project planning, testing and deployment of AI and automation initiatives
Qualification
Required
Partner with HR COEs to identify use cases for AI across the HR function
Evaluate the AI features and functionality within our current technology stack and recommend ways to utilize these features to enhance our employee experience and process optimization initiatives
Provide ongoing support for the AiMEE chatbot ensuring functionality, relevance and user satisfaction
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize new use cases for AiMEE
Lead and support pilot deployments of AiMEE across countries, gathering feedback and refining the experience for global scalability
Serve as strategic liaison between COEs, GIS and our data sciences team to deliver technology solutions that enhance the overall Employee Experience
Collaborate with GIS and external vendors to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with enterprise architecture
Partner with Data Analytics team to develop and validate HR analytics models using Workday data
Monitor Workday releases and AI trends to recommend enhancements and innovations
Support project planning, testing and deployment of AI and automation initiatives
Demonstrates a strong understanding of functional HR domains (e.g., Core HR, Total Rewards, Talent)
Deep expertise in Workday platform capabilities (e.g., Business Process Framework, Reporting)
Demonstrated understanding of AI applications in HR (e.g., Chatbots, NLPs, Predictive Analytics)
Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and AI use cases
Skilled in analyzing end-to-end HR processes to identify inefficiencies, gaps and automation opportunities
Ability to assess where AI can add value across HR
Ability to lead cross functional teams and initiatives through strong influencing without authority
Capable of linking HR technology and AI capabilities to broader business goals
Experience managing or co-leading HR technology projects including planning, execution, stakeholder communication and post-implementation support
Ability to break down complex HR systems and challenges into manageable components
Able to work cross-functionally to resolve problems quickly and effectively
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Skilled at building strong relationships with HR leaders, business partners and GIS teams
Clear and confident communicator
Works effective in cross-functional teams
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.
Founded in 1967
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
Recent News
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2026-01-06
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