Talent Acquisition Strategy Specialist II

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

11d • $84,000 - $115,500

About The Position

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. Our Talent Acquisition Strategy team is looking for a Talent Acquisition (TA) Strategy Specialist for developing, optimizing, and executing strategic hiring initiatives that enable the organization to attract, engage, and hire top talent. This role blends data-driven workforce insights, recruitment process design, university hiring support, and technology optimization to provide support for the global TA team to reach their hiring goals and program objectives. This is a global role reporting to the Director of TA Strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2- 5 years of experience, with a preference for HR or Analytics specialization
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and create actionable insights
• Strong project management skills; ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
• Exceptional communication, consulting, and stakeholder influence skills
• Ability to work effectively in high-volume, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments, applying a strong problem-solving mindset

Nice To Haves

• Talent Acquisition experience is a huge plus
• Experience in recruiting coordination, HR operations, or university recruiting programs strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with global TA teams, HR Business Partners, business leaders, and Finance to understand talent needs and capacity modeling to create talent attraction and acquisition strategy.
• Design, execute and lead continuous improvement of projects across sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Conduct market research on talent availability, industry trends, competitor benchmarking, and emerging hiring risks.
• Use data and analytics to monitor funnel metrics and provide insights to guide staffing decisions, with a specific focus on University Hiring.
• Support university and early-career recruiting efforts by identifying, sourcing, and engaging top student talent for internships and entry-level roles.
• Provide operational support for recruiting initiatives by coordinating candidate outreach, interview scheduling, and recruiting tools to ensure timely progress against hiring goals.
• Drive adoption and training on TA technologies, while identifying opportunities for automation and improved workflows.
• Drive project execution within a matrixed organization and holding TA teams accountable to timelines and deliverables.
• Manage project plans, budgets and vendor/procurement processes.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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