**Key Responsibilities** This position supports the Vice President of Total Rewards in developing corporate and/or organizational policies and authorizes their implementation. Provides direction to senior managers in various areas, groups, and/or operations. Recognized as a highly influential leader in the organization. Mainly interacts with executive level management, requiring excellent negotiation skills on critical rewards related matters influencing policymaking. Detailed knowledge of company allows for innovative concepts and promoting new ideas. Directs the development of presentations for executive management on rewards management, compliance, investment strategies, fiduciary requirements, service provider contract negotiations, provisions and service levels, etc. Provides policy advice and counsel subordinate managers in the administration and communication of rewards programs to leaders, and employees. Interacts with peer HR functions such as Staffing, Organizational and Leadership Development, to identify the need for new systemic programs and to coordinate their successful implementation. Advises functional and business executives on the effective application of rewards policies and programs to sustain employee motivation, retention and on the risks of unintended consequences of inappropriate programs. May also manage outside consultants retained to develop tailored programs. **Functional Knowledge** + Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment **Business Expertise** + Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition **Leadership** + Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives **Problem Solving** + Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions **Impact** + Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function **Interpersonal Skills** + Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values. **Qualifications** **Education:** Master's Degree **Skills:** **Certifications:** **Languages:** **Years of Experience:** 15+ Years **Work Experience:** **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 25% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** No 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.