AI Human Resources Programs 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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows 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 KLAs global human resources organization is to become a leader and partner to operating leadership in support of the companys 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 AI HR Program Manager leads the strategy governance and execution of AI enablement within the HR function. As an HR subject-matter expert this role serves as the internal driver on AI applications in HR while managing crossfunctional HR programs that drive responsible adoption and measurable business value within the HR function.
The role partners closely with HR leaders COEs HR AI Champions IT Legal Privacy and AI governance teams to ensure AI is applied safely effectively and consistently across HR while supporting HRs capability to lead AIenabled change across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

HR AI Strategy & SubjectMatter Expertise:

• Serve as a HR subjectmatter expert on AI including generative AI copilots analytics and AIenabled HR platforms.

• Support HR team members and HR AI Champions to translate enterprise AI strategy and governance into practical HR use cases standards and guidance.

• Be a think-tank with HR leaders and COEs on where and how AI can augment HR work (e.g. talent acquisition learning workforce planning employee listening analytics).

Program & Portfolio Management:

• Own and manage the HR AI roadmap including pilots scaled deployments and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support the deployment of crossfunctional AI programs from concept through adoption coordinating HR IT vendors Legal Privacy and Governance partners.

• Track milestones risks dependencies and outcomes to ensure timely compliant delivery.

Adoption Change & Enablement:

• Drive adoption of approved AI tools within HR by embedding them into workflows processes and operating rhythms.

• Partner with HR leaders to reinforce new ways of working clarify expectations and address adoption barriers.

• Design and deliver targeted training and enablement for HR teams building confidence fluency and responsible use of AI.

Responsible AI & Risk Management:

• Embed responsible AI principles privacy fairness transparency and human oversight into HR AI programs.

• Ensure HR AI use aligns with enterprise policies data standards and regulatory requirements.

• Act as a first point of escalation for HR AI risks questions and exceptions.

Measurement & Value Realization:

• Partner with SVP of Talent to define success metrics for HR AI adoption (usage efficiency quality trust employee experience).

• Monitor outcomes and translate insights into recommendations for leaders and program adjustments.

• Share best practices lessons learned and reusable assets across HR.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience with enterprise HR platforms and AI features (e.g. Workday Copilot talent or analytics tools).

• Familiarity with AI governance privacy and responsible AI practices.

• Background in change management or learning enablement.

• Experience operating in large matrixed organizations.

• 10 years of experience in HR HR technology people analytics or workforce and culture building and transformation.

• Demonstrated handson experience leading or enabling AI use in HR or peoplerelated contexts.

Key Capabilities & Behaviors:

• Influence without authority: Builds trust and alignment across HR IT and governance teams.

• Systems thinking: Understands how AI impacts HR processes roles skills and decisions.

• Pragmatic judgment: Balances innovation with risk compliance and employee trust.

• Learning mindset: Continuously evolves expertise in a rapidly changing AI landscape.

• Strong program management skills including roadmap planning collaboration coordination and execution with key partners.

• Ability to translate sophisticated AI concepts into clear practical guidance for HR leaders and practitioners.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills across senior leaders and crossfunctional teams within HR.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree plus 12 years experience; or Masters Degree plus 8 years experience; or PhD plus 5 years experience

Base Pay Range: $163000.00 - $277100.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLAs total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including 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.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors including state minimum pay wage rates location job-related skills experience and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at 1- to request accommodation.

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