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About the Role

This role serves as a primary point of contact for employee performance, conduct, and misconduct matters, responsible for end-to-end Employee Relations case management and investigations to ensure fair, consistent, and compliant treatment of employees in alignment with company values and objectives. The position is an Asia-level ER consultant supporting multiple countries, reporting to the Global Head of HR ER & Compliance.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end Employee Relations investigations from intake through interviews, analysis, escalation, redirection, and closure, maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
Handle complex or escalated matters, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and other serious policy concerns.
Gather and analyze relevant data to support findings and recommendations related to repeated or serious policy violations.
Provide guidance on investigation outcomes, including review and recommendation of corrective actions up to and including termination, consistent with company values and behaviors.
Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on policy interpretation, discipline, misconduct, and performance management.
Manage and support formal performance management processes.
Assist managers with drafting and editing performance management and disciplinary documentation.
Partner with managers during annual review cycles to ensure alignment with LC standards.
Provide advice and counsel to HRBPs to support effective resolution of employee and manager issues.
Deliver strategic performance management and employee relations consultation, coaching leaders at all levels of the organization.
Act as a liaison between HR COEs, GEL, HRBPs, and non-HR partners to appropriately escalate or redirect concerns.
Track, analyze, and report on ER case metrics including resolution outcomes, trends, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.
Identify organizational trends and root-cause issues impacting employee relations and overall organizational health.
Contribute to and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance ER processes, policies, tools, and technologies.
In partnership with GEL, provide training, technical support, and guidance to HR and managers on specialized ER and performance management processes.
Proactively assess manager and team development needs and recommend or implement appropriate training solutions and tools.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in employee relations and/or performance management; HR Business Partner experience preferred.
In-depth knowledge and application of labor and employment laws and regulations.
Solid working knowledge of Employee Relations and HR compliance principles.
Strong consulting, influencing, and coaching skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional initiatives effectively.
Sound judgment with the ability to assess and balance business risk.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex or sensitive information clearly.
High level of integrity and discretion; ability to maintain confidentiality.
Collaborative, culturally sensitive, and effective in diverse environments.
Ability to identify interdependencies and connections across systems, teams, and processes.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive results.
English is a must.
Plus 1 or 2 Asia local languages among: Korean, Japanese, Chinese.

Skills

Employee Relations
Performance Management
HR Compliance
Consulting
Influencing
Coaching
Investigation
Case Management
Policy Interpretation
Discipline
Corrective Actions
Data Analysis
Reporting
Training
Cross-functional Collaboration
Communication
Integrity
Discretion
Confidentiality
Cultural Sensitivity
Independent Work

Location

Tokyo, JPN

Work Type

Full time
Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Experience Level

7+ years of experience

Benefits

Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
Empowerment to push boundaries and learn every day.
Programs and support for personal and professional growth.
Care for employee wellbeing at work and home.

About the Company

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.
Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.
Join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Equal Opportunity

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.