Who We Are
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.

What We Offer:

Location:
Tokyo,JPN

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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. Learn more about our benefits.

What Role We're Looking for:

We're looking for one senior and Strategic HR Partner in Japan HR Organization who will report to Japan Country HR Head directly. This person will be a strategic HR professional to perform as a trusted advisor and partner to senior leadership and executives in the organization. He/she will be collaborating with business leaders and HR team to develop strategies that enhance talents productivity and growth including aligning HR initiatives and programs with the overall business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness, and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. This role requires a strong understanding of HR professionalism, be able to understand business high values problem and needs for organization success, and also with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence and guide decision-making at the highest levels.

• Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with manager, shape HR BU/Function strategies and priorities to align to BU/Function strategy and changing needs to help shape the appropriate culture. Diagnose and provide appropriate interventions to optimize business performance to execute against strategy goals generally at the BU/Function leadership level. Balance enterprise-wide and business unit specific needs with local requirements.

• In collaboration with manager, conduct organizational & talent assessments; develop talent strategy and pipeline to staff and build workforce capability. (e.g., selection, assessment, development, succession)

• In collaboration with manager, design and implement change management, communication and engagement strategies within the BU/Function.

• Actively partner, coach & develop managers and begin to develop executive leadership. (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, performance management).

• Effectively leverage and partner with COE & HR Ops in the delivery of initiatives to deliver the HR strategy for BU/Function. Balance enterprise-wide and business unit specific needs with local requirements.

• Leverage tools and systems e.g.; Workforce Dashboard, Workday to perform analytics in support of business strategy.

• As required, participate in M,A&D diligence and integration(s) from the HR perspective. Partner with M,A&D core team and regional HR on projects, programs, processes and initiatives to integrate the acquisition with the BU/Function.

• Participate in at least one HR enterprise/region-wide initiative annually.

• Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

• Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

• Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

• Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

• Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

• Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Additional Information:

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel:Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.