AI Business Analyst, HR Technology

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and displays, is hiring an AI Business Analyst for its HR Technology function. The role acts as a bridge between HR Centers of Excellence and the Workday implementation team, turning business needs into Workday requirements. It is a full-time position open to candidates in Austin, Texas or Santa Clara, California, and relocation is eligible.

Key responsibilities

• Lead requirements discovery sessions with HR Centers of Excellence 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 documentation such as BRDs, functional specifications and process flows.
• Serve as a liaison between HR COEs and GIS, validating the functional feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Work with employee experience teams to identify enhancements to existing Workday functionality that improve user experience, data integrity and process efficiency.
• Provide functional support across testing, release planning and deployment.

Required profile

• Working knowledge of core HR processes such as hire-to-retire, Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards.
• Understanding of how HR technology supports broader organizational goals and ability to align Workday solutions with HR COE strategies.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and strong written communication.

Required skills

• Understanding of employee life cycle processes (hire to retire)
• Familiarity with Workday reporting tools
• Expertise with HR COEs such as Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards and HR Shared Services
• Business process analysis and redesign, with recommendations for technology-enabled improvements

What we offer

• Salary of $116,000 to $159,500 depending on location, hire grade, experience and skills.
• A comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.