AI Business Analyst, HR Technology

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

3d•$133,500 - $183,500•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Requirements

Understanding 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 the 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
Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong written communication for creating business requirements, documentation, and stakeholder updates
Active listening to understand stakeholder needs and concerns.

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