AI Systems and Operations Specialist

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

As KLA HR evolves to leverage AI at scale this role plays a critical part in extending intelligent automation decision support and employee experience capabilities across HR systems and operations. The AI Systems and Operations Specialist will drive AI across HR Systems Operations and key HR business processes. Responsible for advancing systems and tools for improved operational efficiency through AI. It encompasses exploring and benchmarking AI enhancement options driving technology AI roadmaps developing solutions testing and implementation in partnership with key stakeholders across HR IT Legal and Compliance.

The AI Systems and Operations Specialist key responsibilities include:

AI Strategy & Enablement

• Identify and define highimpact AI use cases across HR functions translating business needs into viable AI solutions

• Benchmark emerging AI capabilities tools and market trends to inform enterprise HR AI roadmaps

AI Delivery & Operations

• Prototype test and deploy AI solutions within Workday and adjacent HR systems

• Implement and sustain AIpowered automations and workflows that improve efficiency and cycle time

Governance & Risk

• Ensure AI solutions align with enterprise AI governance ethics security and compliance standards

• Maintain AI documentation lifecycle management and audit readiness

Change & Process Redesign

• Partner with HR Operations to redesign workflows and enable AI adoption

• Drive measurable productivity quality or experience improvements through AI

Program Management

• Lead and coordinate AI initiatives across HR Systems Operations and Analytics portfolios

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with advanced Copilot/agentic automation patterns that scale across the Microsoft Suite and Workday

• Experience with AI benchmarking market trends and emerging best practices

• Understanding of HR processes employment law fundamentals and data privacy requirements

• Experience applying AI governance and ethics principles (fairness transparency security compliance)

• Ability to drive change management for AI adoption in regulated enterprise environments

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $87400.00 - $148600.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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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