Hiring: Director, HR Technology Company: Applied Materials Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:07:20 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : ServiceNow, Workday About the job Experience: •12+ years of progressive experience in HR Technology, with a strong track record in a leadership capacity. Required Skills: •Lead the continual design and implementation of a scalable, global HR technology ecosystem that supports operational excellence and employee experience •Provide strategic input into the HR technology roadmap in partnership with the Employee Experience leads and other stakeholders •Build, lead and inspire a team of a high-performing team of HRIS analysts and HR technology professionals •Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. •Strategically drive enhancement of HR processes to support scalability, automation, and continuous improvement across the function •Demonstrate deep technical expertise in Workday; experiencing leading Workday implementations or transformations is highly desirable •Partner cross-functionally with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and IT, to understand business needs and translate them into technology solutions •Incorporate stakeholder requirements into the HR technology strategy and execution plans. Qualifications: •Minimum of 10-12+ years of progressive experience in HR Technology, with a strong track record in a leadership capacity. •Comprehensive expertise in global HR systems, processes, and data governance •Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and contribute to the development of global programs, frameworks, and process improvements •Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights and make data-driven recommendations •Proven experience managing end-to-end HR technology projects, including requirements gathering, design validation, user acceptance testing (UAT) and deployment •Partner effectively with Date & Analytics team to uphold data integrity, security, and compliance across HR platforms •Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in HR technology, with the ability to collaborate across departments and solve complex business challenges. •Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR technology professionals in a dynamic environment. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. •A hands-on leader with a strong desire to understand the details while maintaining a strategic perspective and driving innovation. Compensation: •$172,000 - $236,500 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!