Applied Materials-posted 4 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Santa Clara, CA

At Applied Materials, we deliver material innovation that changes the world. We are 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 enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce. LOCATION – Santa Clara, CA This is a 5-days per week in-office position. THE ROLE In this role you will be responsible for administration of the global benefit programs, support governance and M&A activities, and assist with global communications, retirement plans, renewals, and analytics. You will be a key member of the global rewards team, reporting to the Managing Director, Global Benefits. You will partner with the overall team and share subject matter expertise with HR and Global Rewards professionals. THE PERSON You are a benefits professional with a broad benefits background, with demonstrated success managing vendors and working with global teams to introduce changes. You have a strong knowledge of international benefits practices, particularly with Asia Pacific and EMEA markets.

  • Global Benefits Program Management: manage global programs, including EAP, Medical Benefits Abroad, Business Travel Accident, ISOS, Wellbeing and global pooling arrangements
  • Governance: appropriately uses in-house counsel to support ongoing plan compliance and address potential issues efficiently with applicable correction methods.
  • Vendor Management: demonstrate strong vendor management. Assist with RFPs, renewals, contract negotiations and timely payment processing for vendors and consultants. Lead reconciliations for the global programs and propose automation opportunities.
  • Communications: develop consistent, effective communications and update knowledge base for external sites, internal portal, call center and GenAI chatbot. Facilitate employee education about programs.
  • Pension Plan Support: support the global benefits and pension governance process and approvals. Assist with agenda and materials preparation for the International Pension Committee
  • Global Strategy Support : keep abreast of industry trends and analytics to provide recommendations for key benefit design changes or implementations that create a strategic advantage and support Applied’s business and talent strategies. Assist with HR strategy meetings preparation.
  • Partnerships: partner with internal and external partners/consultants to ensure benefits offerings are sustainable, equitable, cost effective, competitive, and aligned with business and talent strategies. Partner closely with country rewards, HR, finance, payroll, HRIT, security, mobility, travel and legal to support business needs and compliance requirements.
  • Renewals: develop strong working relationships with APAC and EMEA rewards teams. Partner closely with local global rewards teams to manage renewals and implement new global programs and ensure that plan design and pricing strategies fit into the overall Global strategy. (Day to day administration and compliance of programs are managed locally)
  • Wellbeing: administer global policies and procedures to promote wellness programs to employees. Plan, develop, implement and monitor wellness related events.
  • Budget: ensure that benefits responsibilities and milestones are completed in a timely manner and within the budget and understand end to end processes and customer experience.
  • M&A: Support due diligence/integration of acquired company plans as appropriate.
  • B.S. level degree in related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in benefits
  • Global/multinational and matrixed organization experience
  • Strong communication, organization, collaboration, documentation, and presentation skills
  • Business and HR acumen; strong Global Benefits expertise.
  • Strong innovation, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
  • Strong capacity to deal with ambiguity and risk taking
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong vendor management and budget management experience
  • Team oriented mentality.
  • Excellent coaching and team building skills.
  • Demonstrated multi-cultural skills
  • Ability to travel occasionally
  • Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
  • high technology industry experience preferred
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