Human Resources Data Management Specialist

HR Data Management Specialist

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:

Bangalore,IND

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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for HCM employee lifecycle data domains and processes, including hire to retire, organizational structures, job architecture, and compensation data.

• Design and implement data quality controls, governance mechanisms, and audit checks to ensure integrity and consistency of employee lifecycle data.

• Analyze and resolve complex HR data issues, leading root cause analysis across regions, HR functions, and shared services teams.

• Support Mergers, Acquisitions, divestitures, and reorganizations by managing employee data migration, validation, and harmonization activities within HCM.

• Develop advanced HCM reports, dashboards, and data extracts for global stakeholders and leadership decision making.

• Partner with HR COEs (Talent, Total Rewards), Payroll, IT, and Finance to ensure accurate data integration and downstream system alignment.

• Lead functional testing and data validation for HCM enhancements, integrations, compensation cycles, and country rollouts.

• Execute and govern compensation related data changes and actions in Workday, including annual cycles, focal awards, and off cycle adjustments, while coaching junior analysts and reviewing their work.

• EIB specialist, Compensation, Job, Hire to Retire

Functional Knowledge

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

• Acts as a recognized SME for HCM data, lifecycle programs, and complex scenarios.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level