HR Partner Director - Advanced Packaging

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring an HR Partner Director for its Advanced Packaging business unit in Santa Clara, California. The role is full-time and sits in a highly complex, high-risk environment with a large scope, supporting multiple products, services and functions. It involves partnering with and coaching executive leadership, and working closely with the Center of Excellence and HR Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Shape HR BU/Function strategies and priorities to align with business strategy and changing needs, and help define the appropriate culture
• Diagnose and intervene to optimize business and function performance so it can execute strategy goals
• Run organizational and talent assessments, build a talent strategy and pipeline covering selection, assessment, development and succession
• Design and run change management, communication and engagement strategies within the BU/Function
• Partner with and coach executive leadership, and collaborate with COE and HR Ops on annual programs and processes
• Use tools such as the Workforce Dashboard and Workday to run analytics supporting business strategy
• Lead M&A diligence and integration from the HR perspective, partnering with the M&A core team and regional HR
• Take a leadership role on at least one enterprise-wide initiative each year

Required profile

• Recognized as a guru or external expert in a function, with broad expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and technologies
• Influences internal and external business and regulatory issues
• Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams and provides thought leadership
• Solves complex problems proactively and negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors

What we offer

• Salary of $172,000 to $237,000, 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