As part of a central team that works in conjunction with GEL, HR Partners, non-HR functional departments, and cross functionally with other groups, this role acts as the point of contact for all employee performance or misconduct concerns. They will also be responsible for conducting workplace investigations to ensure compliant, fair, and respectful treatment of team members, consistent with our values and objectives.
This position is a hybrid position, with over 50% presence on site.
Performance Management:
- 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.
ER Partner:
- Serve as an interface to the COE, HRP, GEL and cross-functionally with other departments to appropriately and effectively escalate and/or route inquiries/concerns raised by employees and contingent workers.
- Manage assigned workplace cases & investigations from intake through interview, transition, escalation, and redirection or closure. Write case reports and maintain accurate & timely case files and documentation.
- Provide advice and counsel to HRP to help them address issues with employees and managers.
- Provide guidance on the interpretation and administration of company policies and procedures. If the outcome of an investigation results in a finding, provide guidance and recommendations on corrective actions up to and including termination where appropriate, in line with company policies and values.
- In partnership with GEL, provide training, technical support and guidance on specialized processes to HR and managers.
- Recommend 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.
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.
- Demonstrated experience leading a variety of employee investigations with little supervision.
Education:
- Bachelors degree required.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills:
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
4 - 7 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
U.S. Salary Range:
$96,000.00 - $132,000.00
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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.