Talent Acquisition Operations Program Manager

Company Overview 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 The Talent Acquisition Operations Program Manager leads global Talent Acquisition programs, process improvement initiatives, technology implementations, and change management activities that improve hiring effectiveness, recruiting efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring manager experience. This role partners with Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders to design, implement, measure, and optimize recruiting processes, programs, and technologies.

Program and Project Management Lead global Talent Acquisition projects from planning through implementation. Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, communications, risk mitigation plans, and executive updates Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and project teams Track adoption, business outcomes, and project success metrics Business Process Improvement Analyze recruiting and hiring processes to identify efficiency, quality, automation, and scalability opportunities Document current-state and future-state workflows, business requirements, and standard operating procedures Recommend and implement process improvements that support global consistency and operational effectiveness Recruiting Technology and Systems Support implementation and optimization of recruiting technologies and integrations Gather business requirements and translate requirements into functional specifications Participate in testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment activities, and post-launch support Evaluate automation and AI opportunities that improve recruiting outcomes Data Analysis and Reporting Analyze hiring, operational, and experience-related data Build dashboards, scorecards, reports, and executive presentations Identify trends, risks, and opportunities using quantitative and qualitative analysis Deliver recommendations based on business data Change Management and Enablement Develop communication, training, and adoption plans for new processes and technologies Facilitate stakeholder engagement and readiness activities Monitor adoption metrics and implement corrective actions when needed Experience