AI 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

• Partner with HR COEs to identify use cases for AI across the HR function
• Evaluate the AI features and functionality within our current technology stack and recommend ways to utilize these features to enhance our employee experience and process optimization initiatives
• Provide ongoing support for the AiMEE chatbot ensuring functionality, relevance and user satisfaction
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize new use cases for AiMEE
• Lead and support pilot deployments of AiMEE across countries, gathering feedback and refining the experience for global scalability
• Serve as strategic liaison between COEs, GIS and our data sciences team to deliver technology solutions that enhance the overall Employee Experience
• Collaborate with GIS and external vendors to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with enterprise architecture
• Partner with Data Analytics team to develop and validate HR analytics models using Workday data
• Monitor Workday releases and AI trends to recommend enhancements and innovations
• Support project planning, testing and deployment of AI and automation initiatives

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of functional HR domains (e.g., Core HR, Total Rewards, Talent)
• Deep expertise in Workday platform capabilities (e.g., Business Process Framework, Reporting)
• Demonstrated understanding of AI applications in HR (e.g., Chatbots, NLPs, Predictive Analytics)

Business Expertise

• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and AI use cases
• skilled in analyzing end-to-end HR processes to identify inefficiencies, gaps and automation opportunities
• Ability to assess where AI can add value across HR

Leadership

• Ability to lead cross functional teams and initiatives through strong influencing without authority
• Capable of linking HR technology and AI capabilities to broader business goals
• Experience managing or co-leading HR technology projects including planning, execution, stakeholder communication and post-implementation support

Problem Solving

• Ability to break down complex HR systems and challenges into manageable components
• Able to work cross-functionally to resolve problems quickly and effectively

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Skilled at building strong relationships with HR leaders, business partners and GIS teams
• Clear and confident communicator
• Works effective in cross-functional teams

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.