Manager, HR Compliance Manager

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. 

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Position Summary

The HR Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the organization’s HR compliance efforts, ensuring the organization’s HR practices, procedures and policies comply with applicable labor laws and regulations. This role serves as the strategic leader for HR compliance initiatives, risk mitigation, and workforce regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities

Government Reporting, Affirmative Action & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage preparation of required federal and state employment reports, including:
  • EEO‑1
  • VETS‑4212
  • CA Pay Data Reporting
  • MA Pay Reporting (first‑time submissions)

• Maintain state and federal posting and notification compliance across all US locations, including new and emerging mandates.
• Develop, maintain and update annual Affirmative Action Plans for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities under VEVRAA and Section 503.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring recruiting practices.
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting affirmative action and employment compliance and implement updates policies, notices, vendors, and communications to maintain compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government contract compliance requirements, certifications, and related inquiries relating to labor and employment.
• Maintain and manage an annual compliance calendar to track reporting requirements, key milestones, and filing deadlines.

Employee Programs: Separations & Accommodations

• Provide operational leadership and oversight for the Separation and Workplace Accommodations teams.
• Partner cross functionally to improve documentation, workflows, and transparency through stakeholder feedback and process refinement.

Policy, Guidance & Training

• Draft, edit, standardize, and maintain U.S., Canada and Costa Rica HR policies and employee/manager guidance to ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Monitor changes to federal, state, and local employment laws and ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant.
• Support the development and delivery of training, communications, and guidance related to EEO, Affirmative Action, and other employment compliance topics.
• In partnership with legal, provide technical guidance and support to HR and managers on specialized compliance processes.

Program Leadership & Governance

• Serve as HR Business Continuity Planning Coordinator and HR lead for Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) related work streams and compliance initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR partners and leaders on employment compliance risks and best practices.

Vendor Oversight

• Responsible for management of compliance vendors, including vendors for Unemployment Insurance, Outplacement Services, US Work Authorization, AAPs and others.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment while meeting critical deadlines.
• Strong influencing and facilitation skills, with the ability to guide productive discussions, align stakeholders, and drive sound decisions without direct authority.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage complex compliance processes accurately and consistently.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism, with the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.
• Critical and analytical thinker with strong operational judgment; able to assess data, identify risks, evaluate options, and make informed, defensible decisions.
• Advanced data analysis skills, including the ability to interpret workforce and compliance data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Forward‑thinking and independent, exercising sound judgment while applying company policies, legal requirements, and best practices to identify potential issues and determine appropriate action.

Additional Information

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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.