WHO WE ARE

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As part of a central team that works in conjunction with GEL, HR Business Partners and non-HR functional departments, acts as the point of contact for all employee performance or misconduct concerns. Responsible for performance and/or misconduct case management to ensure compliant, consistent and fair treatment of team members, consistent with our values and objectives.
This position is full-time onsite in one of our Applied Materials locations: Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA, Gloucester, MA or Kalispell, MT.

SKILLS:

• Strong consulting and influencing skills
• Self-starter and eager to exceed objectives and take on more responsibility.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a high level of integrity.
• Demonstrated collaborative work style. Able to drive multiple projects & cross organizational teams
• Ability to find the correct balance between demand and capacity when establishing priorities for the team
• Demonstrated ability to artfully convey even subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
• Demonstrates solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business
• Culturally sensitive
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to identify intersections and interdependencies

KNOWLEDGE:

• In-depth knowledge and application of labor and employment laws and regulations

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years performance management experience with experience as a human resources business partner helpful

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree required

• Provides counsel to managers concerning policy interpretation, discipline, misconduct and performance management.
• Gathers pertinent data required for extensive review and recommendations for repetitive, serious policy infractions or behaviors.
• Manages the performance improvement process– PIP/POP/expectation memo.
• Assists managers with drafting/editing performance management and disciplinary documents.
• Provides strategic performance management support, business partnership, thought partnership, and coaching to all levels of the organization.
• Collects data and identifies regional/area trends across employee relations cases to assess organizational needs and assists HR leadership in diagnosing root cause problems that impact overall organizational health
• Proactively assesses team and manager development needs, makes recommendations, and implements appropriate solutions, including development of training and tools
• Partner with Managers during annual reviews to meet LC standards.
• Provide advice and counsel to HR Partners to help them address issues with employees and managers. Provide advice and guidance to managers to address employee performance and conduct issues.
• In partnership with GEL, provide training, technical support and guidance on specialized processes to HR and managers.