HR Business Partner (KLA Services)

About the role

The HR Business Partner will serve as a strategic HR partner supporting KLA Services organization. This role will primarily support US-based teams, with the potential to expand into broader regional or global scope.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, translating business priorities into people strategies and actionable HR plans
• Drive execution of enterprise HR programs and initiatives (e.g., performance management, engagement survey, compensation review cycles) within the business, ensuring alignment to organizational goals
• Partner with leaders to identify organizational and talent needs, including workforce planning, organizational design, and capability development
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, including restructures and workforce transitions
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations and conflict resolution, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
• Leverage workforce data and analytics to identify trends, diagnose issues, and deliver actionable insights and recommendations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated HR solutions
• Provide balanced perspectives to business that align business priorities with organizational and people considerations

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, navigating complexity and ambiguity with a high degree of independence
• Proficient in Microsoft suite including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work to deadlines
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Copilot) to enhance productivity and insights is highly preferred
• Ability to travel to US and global sites, as needed

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $127,900.00 - $217,400.00 Annually
• Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
• Additional benefits include but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Pay

• The pay range for this position in the primary location identified in this posting is $127,900.00 - $217,400.00 Annually.

Schedule

• The position may involve domestic and international travel, up to 20%.

Skills

• Experience working in a global hi-tech environment is preferred