AI Workforce Consultant

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 Workforce Consultant partners with partners with business HR IT and functional leaders to accelerate AI fluency responsible adoption and embed AI into everyday work. This role focuses on translating AI capabilities into workforce-ready skills enabling employees and leaders to confidently use AI tools redesign work processes and drive measurable business outcomes. The consultant blends change management learning design and applied AI expertise to help organizations move from experimentation to sustained scalable AI adoption.

Key Responsibilities

AI Literacy & Capability Building:

• Design and deliver rolebased AI literacy and enablement experiences for executives managers employees individual contributors and HR teams.

• Translate complex AI concepts (e.g. generative AI copilots recommendations automation) into clear practical guidance tied to real work and workflows.

• Develop learning journeys covering AI fundamentals responsible AI prompt literacy use-case thinking and role-specific applications.

• Support the development and rollout of AI usage guidelines and guardrails.

• Coach leaders to model responsible AI use set clear expectations and actively sponsor adoption within their teams.

• Support managers in addressing workforce concerns (trust job impact misuse) and in reinforcing new AIenabled ways of working.

• Enable employees to identify tasks and workflows that can be augmented by AI reinforcing AI as a productivity assistant rather than a replacement for human judgment.

• Upskill HR partners to lead AI enablement by strengthening their confidence fluency and influence around AI and to embed AI literacy adoption and responsible use into talent learning workforce planning and change practices. Help HR evolve from AI support to AI change leadership.

• Facilitate workshops hands-on labs and enablement sessions (virtual and in-person).

• Gather feedback and insights to continuously improve AI enablement programs.

• Share best practices case studies and lessons learned across the organization.

AI Adoption & Change Enablement:

• Partner with business leaders to identify high-value AI use cases aligned to strategic priorities.

• Support teams in integrating AI tools into daily workflows processes and decision-making.

• Address adoption barriers such as fear skill gaps misuse concerns and trust through structured change management.

• Partner with functional teams to move from experimentation to scaled repeatable AI usage.

• Create adoption playbooks communications and reinforcement strategies.

Workforce & Operating Model Transformation:

• Assess workforce readiness for AI including skills roles and operating models.

• Advise on job redesign skill evolution and humanAI collaboration models.

• Collaborate with HR L&D IT Legal and Compliance to align AI adoption with policies and governance.

Responsible & Ethical AI Enablement:

• Educate employees on responsible AI use data privacy security and ethical considerations.

• Support the development and rollout of AI usage guidelines and guardrails.

• Reinforce trust and accountability in AI-enabled work.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement:

• Define and track success metrics (adoption proficiency productivity engagement).

• Gather feedback and insights to continuously improve AI enablement programs.

• Share best practices case studies and lessons learned across the organization.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g. generative AI copilots automation platforms).

• Background in organizational change management frameworks (e.g. Prosci ADKAR).

• Experience designing enterprise learning programs or capability academies.

• Familiarity with responsible AI data privacy and AI governance concepts.

• Consulting experience or experience working in large matrixed organizations.

• Bachelors degree in Business Human Resources Organizational Development Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 10 years of experience in change management learning & development digital transformation consulting or workforce enablement.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• AI literacy and applied usecase thinking

• Prompt design and coaching to achieve consistent highquality outputs

• Change management and adoption strategy

• Workforce transformation and job redesign

• Stakeholder influence and executive communication

• Systems thinking and business acumen

• Champion KLA Values-success in this role requires strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities grounded in KLAs values and commitment to highperforming inclusive teams. Demonstrates perseverance and a drive to be better especially when navigating ambiguity resistance or earlystage AI adoption challengesreflecting KLAs emphasis on high performance and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated experience translating sophisticated technology concepts into practical human-centered learning.

• Strong facilitation presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with business HR IT and leadership teams.

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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