Business Analyst, HR Technology

About the role

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. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables technologies like AI and IoT. This role is based in Santa Clara, CA.

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

Requirements

• Functional knowledge of 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)
• Understanding of how HR Technology supports broader organizational goals
• Ability to align Workday solutions with HR COE strategies
• 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
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent written communication for creating business requirements, documentation, and stakeholder updates
• Active listening to understand stakeholder needs and concerns

Benefits

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.

Pay

Salary range: $106,000.00 - $146,000.00. The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. 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.

Schedule

Full time. Relocation eligible.