Human Resource Intern

KLATencor Corporation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking two highly motivated Human Resources Interns for the summer to gain hands‑on HR experience and contribute to meaningful projects that support people and business strategies. You will partner with HR professionals and business leaders to drive strategic initiatives through research, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

You will develop insights, recommendations, and communications for organizational effectiveness, collaborating across functions and geographies to support

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, consultative, and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across functions and regions.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to a significant HR project aligned with KLA’s strategic priorities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and develop recommendations.
• Conduct research on HR best practices, industry trends, and organizational effectiveness topics.
• Partner with HR team members, managers, and employees to gather input through interviews, focus groups, or surveys.
• Develop and deliver presentations that communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to HR and business leaders.
• Collaborate across functions and geographies to support project objectives and organizational priorities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration across regions

Curiosity and initiative

Education

College student or recent graduate

Job description

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

Do you believe in the power of technology to make the world a better place? At KLA, we are a global technology leader advancing the semiconductor industry through innovative solutions that enable our customers to drive progress. We are seeking two highly motivated Human Resources Interns to join our team for the summer. This is an exciting opportunity for analytical, curious, and business-minded individuals who are interested in gaining hands‑on HR experience while contributing to meaningful projects that support KLA’s people and business strategies. As an HR Intern, you will partner with HR professionals and business leaders to lead or contribute to strategic HR initiatives. Through research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving, you will develop insights and recommendations that help drive organizational effectiveness and employee success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to a significant HR project aligned with KLA’s strategic priorities
• Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and develop recommendations
• Conduct research on HR best practices, industry trends, and organizational effectiveness topics
• Partner with HR team members, managers, and employees to gather input and perspectives through interviews, focus groups, or surveys
• Develop and deliver presentations that communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to HR and business leaders
• Collaborate across functions and geographies to support project objectives and organizational priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, consultative, and relationship‑building capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across functions and regions
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning