Applied Materials · 17 hours ago
Director, Americas Benefits
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$176K/yr - $242K/yr
10+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions, seeking a Director of Benefits for the Americas Region. This role is responsible for the administration of US benefit programs, including health, retirement, and wellness, while leading the design of benefit programs across Canada and Costa Rica.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the Managing Director, Global Benefits, to develop and implement a comprehensive benefits strategy for the Americas region, ensuring alignment with global Total Rewards philosophy and local market practices
Influence senior leadership on benefits initiatives that support talent attraction, retention, and engagement
Oversee administration of health (medical, dental, vision), retirement (401(k), deferred compensation), tax advantage (HSA, FSA), risk (life, AD&D, disability) paid time off, wellness, and leave of absence programs
Manage annual enrollment processes and ensure accurate, timely execution of all benefits operations
Lead due diligence and integration of benefits-related M&A and divestiture activities
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, and other applicable laws
Manage required filings (e.g., Form 5500), plan documents, SPDs, and non-discrimination testing
Negotiate and manage vendor relationships to optimize cost, quality, and service delivery
Monitor benefits trends and provide data-driven insights for pricing, cost forecasting, and plan design
Drive clear, engaging communication and support strategies to educate on benefits programs
Champion wellness initiatives, including management of onsite health and fitness centers, mental health resources, and financial well-being
Lead and develop U.S.-based team of benefits professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related field (master's preferred)
10+ years in HR with at least 5+ years in benefits leadership and 3+ years managing teams
Deep expertise in U.S. benefits and retirement plans (401(k) and Deferred Compensation); experience with Canadian and Costa Rican benefits preferred but not required
Strong background in design, administration and compliance of health and welfare, retirement, and leave of absence programs
Strategic thinking with ability to influence at all levels
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage vendor partners
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Proven vendor management and budget oversight experience
Ability to thrive in a global, matrixed environment and guide through ambiguity
Preferred
High-tech industry experience
Multi-national benefits management exposure
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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