Applied Materials

Employee Relations: Performance Management Specialist III (B3) – US Onsite

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4 Locations

92K-127K Annually

Mid level

4 Locations

92K-127K Annually

Mid level

Manage employee performance and misconduct cases, providing consultation to managers and HR Partners while advising on policy interpretation and training.

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Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

What We Offer

Salary:

$92,000.00 - $126,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX, Gloucester,MA, Kalispell,MT, Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. 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. Learn more about our benefits.

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company’s definition of Winning.

Job Description:

As part of a central team that works in conjunction with GEL, HR Business Partners and non-HR functional departments, acts as the point of contact for all employee performance or misconduct concerns. Responsible for performance and/or misconduct case management to ensure compliant, consistent and fair treatment of team members, consistent with our values and objectives.

This position is full-time onsite in one of our Applied Materials locations: Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA, Gloucester, MA or Kalispell, MT.

Responsibilities:

Provides counsel to managers concerning policy interpretation, discipline, misconduct and performance management.
Gathers pertinent data required for extensive review and recommendations for repetitive, serious policy infractions or behaviors.
Manages the performance improvement process– PIP/POP/expectation memo.
Assists managers with drafting/editing performance management and disciplinary documents.
Provides strategic performance management support, business partnership, thought partnership, and coaching to all levels of the organization.
Collects data and identifies regional/area trends across employee relations cases to assess organizational needs and assists HR leadership in diagnosing root cause problems that impact overall organizational health
Proactively assesses team and manager development needs, makes recommendations, and implements appropriate solutions, including development of training and tools
Partner with Managers during annual reviews to meet LC standards.
Provide advice and counsel to HR Partners to help them address issues with employees and managers. Provide advice and guidance to managers to address employee performance and conduct issues.
In partnership with GEL, provide training, technical support and guidance on specialized processes to HR and managers.

Skills:

Strong consulting and influencing skills
Self-starter and eager to exceed objectives and take on more responsibility.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and a high level of integrity.
Demonstrated collaborative work style. Able to drive multiple projects & cross organizational teams
Ability to find the correct balance between demand and capacity when establishing priorities for the team
Demonstrated ability to artfully convey even subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
Demonstrates solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business
Culturally sensitive
Strong written and verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to identify intersections and interdependencies

Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge and application of labor and employment laws and regulations

Experience:

3+ years performance management experience with experience as a human resources business partner helpful

Education:

Bachelors degree required

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

The 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.

For 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.

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Top Skills

Hr Consulting

Labor And Employment Laws

Performance Management Processes

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