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 sits between HR business units, the GIS and the data sciences team, and focuses on AI use cases, the AiMEE chatbot and Workday-based HR analytics. It is a full-time position with travel of about 10% of the time, and relocation is eligible.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with HR COEs to identify AI use cases across the HR function.
• Evaluate AI features in the current technology stack and recommend ways to improve employee experience and process optimization.
• Support the AiMEE chatbot so it stays functional, relevant and satisfying for users.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and prioritize new AiMEE use cases, and lead pilots across countries, gathering feedback and refining the experience.
• Act as strategic liaison between COEs, GIS and the data sciences team, and with GIS and external vendors to align with enterprise architecture.
• Develop and validate HR analytics models using Workday data with the Data Analytics team.
• Monitor Workday releases and AI trends, and support planning, testing and deployment of AI and automation initiatives.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of functional HR domains such as Core HR, Total Rewards and Talent.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and AI use cases, and to analyze end-to-end HR processes for inefficiencies and automation opportunities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence without authority and to link HR technology and AI to broader business goals.
• Experience managing or co-leading HR technology projects, including planning, execution, stakeholder communication and post-implementation support.
• Clear communicator who builds strong relationships with HR leaders, business partners and GIS teams.

Required skills

• Deep expertise in Workday platform capabilities, such as Business Process Framework and Reporting.
• Demonstrated understanding of AI applications in HR, such as chatbots, NLP and predictive analytics.

What we offer

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