Talent Acquisition Data & Reporting Analyst

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 Salary: $133,500.00 - $183,500.00 Location: Santa Clara, CA 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 You’ll Do Global Talent Acquisition Enablement is the function that builds and runs the infrastructure that allows Talent Acquisition to scale effectively across the company. While recruiters focus on delivering key talent and interfacing with hiring managers and business partners, TA Enablement ensures the recruiting organization has the tools, processes, insights, and programs required to hire efficiently and consistently across regions. Talent Enablement serves as the primary point of contact for HR partner teams to support horizontal efforts across the organization. As an Enablement Specialist, you will own and support improvement functions to build a more effective and efficient TA organization – including operations, analytics, technology, training, communications, and program design. Role Responsibilities Partner with global TA teams, HR Business Partners, business leaders, and Finance to understand talent needs and capacity modeling to create talent attraction and acquisition strategy Design, execute and lead continuous improvement of projects across sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection Conduct market research on talent availability, industry trends, competitor benchmarking, and emerging hiring risks Use data and analytics to monitor funnel metrics and provide insights to guide staffing decisions Drive adoption and training on TA technologies, while identifying opportunities for automation and improved workflows Drive project execution within a matrixed organization and holding TA teams accountable to timelines and deliverables Manage project plans, budgets and vendor/procurement processes Design, implement, and improve organizational Enablement Programs that support training, upskilling, and improved candidate and hiring manager experiences Deliver communications to improve organizational transparency and awareness of ongoing initiatives Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 7–10 years of experience in HR operations, people analytics, or related analytical functions Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable business insights Proven project management capabilities, with experience leading cross‑functional initiatives Exceptional communication, consulting, and stakeholder influence skills Hands‑on experience building and delivering data‑driven insights, including developing dashboards using tools such as Tableau or Power BI; advanced proficiency in Excel required Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling storytelling and business recommendations Ability to thrive in high‑volume, fast‑paced, and ambiguous environments, with a strong problem‑solving mindset Experience designing and building reporting structures and executive‑ready materials using Excel and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications Talent Acquisition Operations or Enablement experience highly preferred Program management background—such as Employee Referrals or Onboarding—a huge plus Previous engagement with Workday and/or Eightfold Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No 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. 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