[Hiring] Senior Manager Talent Acquisition @Applied Materials

Role Description

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Manager Talent Acquisition (Country Lead) to spearhead our hiring strategy, lead a high‑performing team, and drive large‑scale talent initiatives in a rapidly evolving business environment. This role will oversee end‑to‑end recruitment delivery across India, partnering closely with business and HR leaders to shape workforce plans, anticipate talent needs, and build forward‑looking hiring strategies aligned to growth and transformation.

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of recruiters ensuring operational excellence, strong stakeholder engagement, and a consistently high‑quality candidate experience.
• Drive execution rigor, elevate talent quality, and embed data‑driven hiring practices.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Navigate complex hiring demands and influence senior leaders.
• Ensure the TA team performs at scale with agility and consistency.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience leading recruitment teams in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments, ideally within technology or advanced manufacturing.

• Excel at building sustainable pipelines and strengthening employer branding.
• Drive diversity outcomes and deliver innovative sourcing approaches to stay ahead of the market.
• This leadership role is critical to our growth in India and offers the opportunity to make a significant organizational impact by building the talent engine that powers our long‑term success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading recruitment teams in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments.
• Experience within technology or advanced manufacturing is preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to navigate complex hiring demands.
• Influence senior leaders effectively.
• Ensure operational excellence and high‑quality candidate experience.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning and career development.
• Programs and support for personal and professional growth.
• Commitment to employee health and wellbeing.