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Director, Benefits – Americas Region (U.S., Canada, Costa Rica)
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$180k–$248k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree, professional certificate
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k), Deferred Compensation, HSA
Posted 10d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Oversees the administration and compliance of health, welfare, and retirement programs across the Americas region. Partners with global leadership to design and execute a competitive benefits strategy that supports talent attraction and retention.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and over 10 years of HR experience, including 5+ years in benefits leadership and 3+ years managing teams. Deep expertise in U.S. benefits and retirement plans is essential, with experience in Canadian or Costa Rican benefits preferred.
Full job description
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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$180,000.00 - $247,500.00
Location:
Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
Director, Benefits – Americas Region (U.S., Canada, Costa Rica)
Location: Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX (onsite, 5 days per week) Reports To: Managing Director, Global Benefits (Santa Clara, CA)
Role Overview
The Director, Benefits – Americas Region owns the consistent, compliant administration of U.S. health & welfare, retirement, time-off, leave of absence, and wellness programs, including oversight of onsite health and fitness centers. This role also leads benefits program design for Canada and Costa Rica, where day-to-day administration is managed locally.
As a key member of the Global Total Rewards team, the Director partners with cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors to deliver a modern, competitive employee experience aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Partner with the Managing Director, Global Benefits, to develop and execute a comprehensive Americas benefits strategy aligned with the global Total Rewards philosophy and local market practice.
Influence senior leadership on benefits initiatives that support talent attraction, retention, and engagement.
Program & Process Management
Oversee administration of health (medical, dental, vision), retirement (401(k), deferred compensation), tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA), risk (life, AD&D, disability), paid time off, wellness, and leave of absence programs.
Manage annual enrollment processes, ensuring accurate and timely execution across all benefits operations.
Lead benefits due diligence and integration for M&A and divestiture activity.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA and ACA.
Manage required filings (e.g., Form 5500), plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), and non-discrimination testing.
Vendor & Budget Management
Negotiate and manage vendor relationships to optimize cost, quality, and service delivery.
Monitor benefits trends and market data to inform pricing, cost forecasting, and plan design decisions.
Employee Experience & Communication
Develop clear, engaging communications and support strategies that build employee understanding of benefits programs.
Champion wellness initiatives, including onsite health and fitness centers, mental health resources, and financial well-being programs.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop a U.S.-based team of benefits professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
CEBS designation a plus, not required.
Experience
10+ years in HR, including 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/or Costa Rican benefits preferred.
Strong track record in the design, administration, and compliance of health & welfare, retirement, and leave of absence programs.
Skills & Competencies
Strategic thinker able to influence at all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to lead teams and manage external vendor partnerships.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated vendor management and budget oversight experience.
Comfortable operating in a global, matrixed environment and navigating ambiguity.
Preferred Experience
High-tech industry background.
Exposure to multi-national benefits management.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
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.
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We deliver material innovation that changes the world.
Industry
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1967
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
LinkedIn followers
661,552
Total funding
$2.2B
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display in the world. The technology we create is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation chips. At Applied, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
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