HR Business Partner Director

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:

Hsinchu,TWN

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 leader directly leading professional HR Business Partners in Taiwan HR Organization who will report to Taiwan Country HR Head directly. This person will be a strategic HR professional and leader 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.

This role will be based in Hsinchu city with on-site mode into office Mon to Friday with flexibility provided for urgency.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

• Design and implement change management, communication and engagement strategies within the BU/Function.

• Actively partner, coach & develop executive leadership and management. (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

•  Participate in HR initiatives at segment, enterprise and/or region levels.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience, including significant leadership responsibilities as a strategic HR Partner in a complex and matrixed enterprise.

• Significant capacity for complexity, including the ability to conceptualize 3 to 5 year strategies and roadmaps.

• Experience in organization design and development.

• Ability to analyze complex data sets using tools and systems to enable data-driven decision making.

• Prior success leading high performing teams of direct and matrix HR employees, ideally with experience managing experienced HR Partners.

• Demonstrated experience working dynamically with a strong capability to adapt to changes in the internal or external environment.

• Good Business English skills to be able to communicate with multinational stakeholders

What We Offer

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.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% 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.