Director, HR Technology Leader - onsite based position

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

Salary :

$189,000.00 - $260,000.00

Location : Santa Clara,CA

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 .

Job Summary :

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept HR IT Leader to drive our transformative digital roadmap and lead the design, development, integration, and optimization of the HR technology ecosystem. This Director-level role, located at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters, will shape the future of HR systems by delivering scalable, enterprise-wide solutions that enhance operational efficiency, elevate the employee experience, and align technology with business strategy. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow, and LMS, and will lead cross-functional initiatives that foster innovation, agility, and excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership :

Lead the strategic planning and execution of enterprise-wide HR technology initiatives, including platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow, LMS, and other integrated enterprise systems.

Define and drive the digital roadmap to align HR technology solutions with business objectives and future scalability.

Architecture & Integration Expertise

Serve as a subject matter expert in HR system architecture and integrations, advising on best practices, long-term sustainability, and enterprise alignment.

Facilitate architectural reviews and technical design discussions to ensure robust, scalable, and secure solutions.

Ensure seamless data flow and synchronization across HR, IT, and business systems through effective cross-platform integration management.

Innovation & Optimization

Identify and implement opportunities to streamline HR processes, enhance system performance, and drive innovation across the enterprise ecosystem.

Lead the implementation of scalable AI solutions to improve productivity and efficiency across HR business processes.

Drive continuous improvement through automation, analytics, and process optimization.

Platform Oversight & Delivery

Oversee system configuration, user provisioning, content deployment, and advanced reporting to ensure optimal platform functionality and user experience.

Translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions that elevate employee experience and operational productivity.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure all HR technology implementations comply with legal, security, and data governance standards.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Collaborate with business stakeholders to refine requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver impactful solutions.

Mentor and guide solution architects, functional analysts, and technical teams to solve high-value business challenges and foster a culture of excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources Technology, or a related field. (Required)

Over 10+ years of experience implementing and managing large-scale Workday solutions across enterprise environments ( Required )

Possesses deep expertise in end-to-end HR business processes, with a strong understanding of how technology enables and enhances each stage of the employee lifecycle.

Proven experience with systems architecture, design, and / or integrations across platforms such as Workday and ServiceNow. (Required)

Implementation knowledge of AI in HR and Workday Extend is preferred

Strong background in API management, middleware, and enterprise integration frameworks.

Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional business and technical teams to design and deliver scalable solutions.

Experience leading technical discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration

Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously

Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Good problem solver with ability to consider alternative and diverse perspectives customer expectations

Interpersonal Skills :

Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations, exercises sensitivity to the audience.

Additional Information

Time Type : Full time

Employee Type : Assignee / Regular

Travel : Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible :

No

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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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.