Business Analyst, HR Technology

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:

$106,000.00 - $146,000.00

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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirements discovery sessions with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs and strategic priorities
• Translate business objectives into clear, actionable requirements aligned with Workday capabilities and enterprise standards
• Develop and maintain high-quality documentation (e.g., BRDs, functional specifications, process flows)
• Serve as a strategic liaison between HR COEs and GIS, translating functional business requirements into Workday system capabilities Partner with GIS teams to validate the functional feasibility of proposed solutions and confirm they meet business requirements
• Partner with employee experience team members to support the identification of enhancement opportunities within existing Workday functionality, improving user experience, data integrity, and process efficiency
• Provide functional support across testing, release planning, and deployment to ensure successful delivery
• Apply working knowledge of core HR processes (e.g., hire-to-retire, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards) to ensure Workday solutions reflect real business needs

Functional Knowledge

• Understanding employee life cycle processes (e.g., hire to retire)
• Familiarity with Workday reporting tools
• Expertise working with HR COEs (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Shared Services)

Business Expertise

• Understanding of how HR Technology supports the broader organizational goals.
• Ability to align Workday solutions with HR COE strategies

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Expertise in business process analysis and redesign, especially within HR functions
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend technology-enabled solutions that improve employee experience and data accuracy

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong written communication for creating business requirements, documentation, and stakeholder updates
• Active listening to understand stakeholder needs and concerns.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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,