Compensation Solutions Analyst V

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $154,000 - $212,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers - who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more - transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future. Inside our company, we apply the idea of Make Possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow. The Compensation Solutions Analyst plays a critical role in supporting and implementing our compensation and performance management strategy. This position balances technical analysis with high-level process design; identify business challenges and opportunities, and create solutions that are scalable, efficient, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. We are seeking a candidate with strong background in both compensation analysis and business process management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field, combined with 8+ years of Global Rewards experience. Preferably with international, high-tech or semiconductor industry knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Strong understanding of global compensation practices, market trends and regulatory requirements
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced) with experience in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and database management.
• Experience with Workday and Radford preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to optimize compensation and performance management operations by streamlining processes and implementing automation, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive "Compensation and Performance Management Playbook," documenting policies, SOPs, and philosophy to ensure consistency across the global HR team.
• Collaborate with HRIT and other technical teams to develop and enhance compensation software solutions. Help integrate new tools and automate existing processes for more efficient data management and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and support technology solutions to support Global Reward initiatives such as salary benchmarking, internal equity, assessing market competitiveness, focal compensation planning, and other programs to drive compensation strategies that support organizational goals.
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert for cross-functional partners—internal stakeholders, partner organizations and global Rewards team.

Benefits

• At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level