Applied Materials · 4 days ago
HR Shared Services Specialist
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.50/hr - $34.10/hr
2+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce advanced chips and displays. The HR Shared Services Specialist will serve as a key point of contact for employees, providing on-site HR support and ensuring timely responses to HR inquiries while delivering high customer service levels.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Coordinate new hires’ onboarding tasks
Support Day 1 New Hire Orientation – Santa Clara, CA
Support / facilitate New Hire paperwork collection
Facilitate New Hire Briefing (Virtual and in person)
Support new i9 verification and Re-verification requests
Support with federal government audit and requirements
Monitor and Process requests
Maintain Employee Files and Records
Run and Distribute Weekly Reports
Conduct Exit interviews
Handle documentation
Executes HR administrative and operational processes accurately and efficiently
Applies intermediate HR knowledge to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Uses analytical skills and structured methods to complete HR tasks effectively
Understands how HR activities support organizational objectives and integrates team efforts with broader business goals
Aligns work priorities with company standards and compliance requirements
Communicates clearly and professionally to exchange information and maintain effective relationships
Collaborates with team members and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives
Identifies and resolves routine issues independently using established procedures
Exercises judgment to interpret or adapt processes when faced with non-standard situations
Operates as an individual contributor with no direct supervisory responsibilities
Takes ownership of assigned tasks and seeks guidance for complex or unfamiliar situations
Ensures accuracy and quality of own work, contributing to team efficiency and compliance
Maintains attention to detail to minimize errors and uphold HR standards
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
Minimum 2 years of working in a corporate high volume environment
Extremely organized, high energy, optimistic, creative, fun, self-motivated, collaborative, hands on, detail oriented, flexible and team player
Customer service experience with demonstrated ability to effectively assess customer's needs, quickly respond and problem solve required
Good Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Able to multitask in a fast- paced environment
Computer Literacy, knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience is a plus
Knowledge of HR Technology, Workday, i9, DocuSign, First Advantage and OnBase is a 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
Recent News
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