Talent Acquisition - Recruiter

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

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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. 

About the Role

We are seeking a highly driven and strategic Talent Acquisition - Recruiter to join Korea TA team. This role is responsible for leading end-to-end hiring across functions, with a strong focus on data-driven strategies, stakeholder partnership, and hiring process optimization.

Join our Talent Acquisition team shaping innovation in Semiconductor & Display industry!

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for various roles and positions
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define hiring needs and success profiles
• Drive efficient hiring processes from sourcing to offer negotiation
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle

2. Stakeholder Management & Global Collaboration

• Partner with business leaders, HR, and global TA teams to align on hiring strategies
• Collaborate with regional/global stakeholders to standardize processes and share best practices
• Provide market intelligence including talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor insights

3. Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles
• Proactively engage passive candidates through strategic sourcing approaches
• Develop long-term talent pools aligned with business growth needs

4. Data-Driven Recruiting Strategy

• Analyze hiring data including source effectiveness, retention, and performance
• Develop and refine sourcing strategies based on data insights
• Identify high-impact talent segments and optimize hiring focus
• Provide actionable insights and reporting to stakeholders

5. Employer Branding & Candidate Engagement

• Strengthen Applied value proposition through candidate interactions and hiring touchpoints
• Ensure consistent and compelling messaging to attract engineering talent

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or related HR fields
• Proven experience hiring for technical/engineering roles
• Strong data-driven mindset with ability to translate insights into action
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Fluent in Korean and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor or high-tech industries
• Experience working in a global organization
• Experience in ramp-up or high-volume hiring environments

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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.