Human Resource Intern

KLA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is offering an HR internship opportunity focused on driving organizational effectiveness through research, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement. You will collaborate with HR across functions to collect data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Master's program, with strong analytical and communication skills, and a customer-focused mindset. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and alignment with strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree in HR, OD, I/O psychology, business or related field.
• Less than 1 year of related experience.
• Authorized to work where internship is located.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate data into insights.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and regions.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Customer-focused mindset with a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to apply academic concepts to real-world business challenges.
• Alignment with KLA values: perseverance, innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement.

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 through interviews, focus groups, or surveys.
• Develop and deliver presentations communicating findings, insights, and recommendations to HR and business leaders.
• Collaborate across functions and geographies to support project objectives and organizational priorities.
• Contribute to initiatives involving talent, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, workforce planning, and data analytics.
• Present recommendations and insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Effectiveness

Education

Master's degree in HR

Master's degree in Organizational Development

Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Job description

• 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 through interviews, focus groups, or surveys
• Develop and deliver presentations communicating findings, insights, and recommendations to HR and business leaders
• Collaborate across functions and geographies to support project objectives and organizational priorities
• Contribute to initiatives involving talent, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, workforce planning, and data analytics
• Present recommendations and insights to stakeholders

Requirements

• Requires less than 1 year of related experience
• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Authorized to work in the country where the internship is located and able to complete the internship for the designated program duration
• 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
• Customer-focused mindset with a results-oriented approach
• Ability to apply academic concepts and frameworks to real-world business challenges
• Alignment with KLA's values, including perseverance, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate data into actionable insights, alongside effective project management and communication abilities. Capable of collaborating across functions and applying academic concepts to real-world business challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Presentation Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Effectiveness

Hard Skills

• Data Analytics
• Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Research
• HR Best Practices
• Workforce Planning
• Organizational Development
• Employee Experience
• Business Administration
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Continuous Improvement

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Relationship-Building
• Customer-Focused Mindset

Industry Keywords

• Human Resources
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaboration
• Strategic Priorities