HR Business Partner (KLA Services)

KLA•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

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. Group/Division 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 We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR professional, with a high tolerance for ambiguity to join the KLA Services HR team. We are a diverse, dynamic and persevering team that strives to be better, in an environment that has a customer mind-set, and with an approach that is honest, candid, and collaborative. As a HR Business Partner, your primary role will be providing HR support to KLA Services organization to support their business and strategic objectives. This will require collaboration with the business leadership of the group to find strategic HR solutions to business problems and challenges. This involves leading organizational changes, handling employee relations issues, mentoring managers and employees, clarifying HR policies, participating in company-wide HR programs including annual performance appraisals and engagement surveys, partnering with corporate HR COE teams in C&B, Ops & HRIS, staffing and learning to address specific HR challenges, as well as handling other day-to-day HR tasks.

Requirements

Proficient in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Excellent verbal and writing skills.
Excellent project management skills and ability to work to deadlines.
Ability to travel to US and global sites, as needed.
Experience working in a global hi-tech environment is preferred
Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a global hi-tech environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Execute and deploy company-wide human resources initiatives.
Compile data and information and report on key metrics.
Educating, guiding and assessing regulatory compliance and report to management.
Support management with all Human Resources activities.
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence key partners at all levels through persuasion, negotiation, and consensus building.
Excellent ability to put complex processes into clear recommendations, using data to generate insights and recommendations
Willing and able to work in a team environment and be adept at taking initiative and staying motivated and optimistic even in ambiguous situations.
Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion
Demonstrated experience as a strategic HR business partner, collaborating with leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
Ability to proactively identify organizational needs and implement HR strategies that drive business growth and employee engagement.