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The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.\nWhat We Offer\nSalary:\n$163,000.00 - $224,000.00Location:\nSanta Clara,CAYou’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.\nAt 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nServe as an interface to the COE, GEL, HRBPs and non-HR functional departments to appropriately and effectively escalate and/or redirect inquiries/concerns and liaison.\nManage assigned end to end Employee Relations case management & investigations from intake through interview, transition, escalation, and redirection or closure. Maintains accurate & timely case files and documentation.\nHandle complex or escalated investigations related to retaliation, harassment, discrimination, etc.\nProvide advice and counsel to HRBPs to help them address issues with employees and managers. Provide advice and guidance to managers to address employee performance and conduct issues.\nProvide guidance on the interpretation and administration of company policies and procedures. If the outcome of an investigation results in a finding, provide guidance and review of corrective actions, and including recommendations for termination, in line with company values and behaviors\nContribute to internal projects and workstreams as needed. Identify and recommend methods to resolve problems, update, simplify, enhance and optimize existing processes, procedures, policies and technologies. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that all services are effectively understood and delivered promptly.\nIn partnership with GEL, provide training, technical support and guidance on specialized processes to HR and managers.\nRecommend and/or maintain metrics on case resolutions, customer satisfaction, individual performance, closure/call-time and development rates, issuing reports on performance success and case management. Tracks and analyzes data, identifies trends and makes recommendations for organizational improvements\nExperience Required\nSkills:\nStrong consulting and influencing skills\nDemonstrated collaborative work style. Able to drive multiple projects & cross organizational teams\nAbility to find the correct balance between demand and capacity when establishing priorities for the team\nDemonstrated ability to artfully convey even subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience\nDemonstrates solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business\nCulturally sensitive\nStrong written and verbal communication \nDemonstrated ability to identify intersections and interdependencies\nKnowledge:\nSolid working knowledge of the principles and practices of employee relations and HR Compliance including AAP/EEO, ADA and I9\nIn-depth knowledge and application of labor and employment laws and regulations\nExperience:\n3+ years employee relations experience with experience as a human resources business partner helpful\nPrior experience with a global HR or employee relations especially with European Works Councils \nDemonstrated experience leading a variety of employee investigations with little supervision.\nEducation:\nBachelors degree required\nAdditional Information\nTime Type:\nFull timeEmployee Type:\nAssignee / RegularTravel:\nYes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:\nNoThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.\nFor all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.\nApplied 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.\nIn addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. 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