KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

The vision of KLA’s global human resources organization is to become a leader and partner to operating leadership in support of the company’s efforts to achieve its strategic growth, customer and operating objectives through strategic talent management. Our mission is to enable the business, and leverage human resources to achieve short and long-term business objectives. Our primary areas of strategic focus include talent acquisition, individual and organizational assessment and development, performance management, inclusion and engagement, and rewards. The global HR organization includes HR business partners, learning and development, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee communications, and HR system operations.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruiting Operations Excellence

• Own and manage full-cycle processes across technical and professional roles
• Ensure timely and efficient hiring delivery in alignment with business needs
• Drive disciplined execution across all recruiting stages (requisition, sourcing, interview, offer, hiring)
• Ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across recruiting cycles  
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and provide insights to support hiring effectiveness

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner closely with hiring managers and key stakeholders to understand hiring needs, provide actionable guidance, and ensure alignment throughout the recruiting process

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Management

• Plan and manage effective sourcing channels (direct sourcing, agencies, referrals, external platforms etc.)
• Build and maintain a stable and sustainable candidate pipeline, including participation in online and offline recruiting events as needed
• Manage agency and vendor relationships to support hiring delivery

Employer Branding: Develop and strengthen KLA’s employer brand by creating compelling candidate experiences and promoting KLA as an employer of choice across diverse talent market

Continuous TA Improvement

• Identify operational gaps and drive process improvement initiatives
• Enhance candidate and stakeholder experience through streamlined and effective recruiting processes  
• Contribute to broader TA initiatives as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in HR, Business Administration or a related field
• Approximately ± 7 years of recruiting experience required
• Proven track record in technical / engineering hiring is required, with semiconductor experience strongly preferred
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in a complex environment
• Strong ownership and execution-driven mindset with high attention to detail
• Experience working in a global or multinational company preferred
• Effective communication skills in English (verbal and written)

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees.  KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings.  KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers.  If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to [email protected] to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.