Senior Recruiter

KLA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Senior Recruiter to partner with business leaders across engineering, product and operations to attract, engage, and hire top talent for critical programs in semiconductor manufacturing and related fields.

You will lead full-cycle recruiting, build proactive talent pipelines, advise on workforce planning, and drive a positive candidate experience while shaping interview processes and offer strategies across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Lead strategic talent partnerships with business leaders to align workforce plans with hiring goals.
• Drive full-cycle recruiting from requisition intake to onboarding.
• Develop proactive talent pipelines for current and future needs.
• Provide market intelligence, compensation trends, and competitive hiring data.
• Influence decisions with data-driven recruiting strategies and market insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting efforts from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding support.
• Develop targeted sourcing and recruitment strategies for technical and non-technical roles.
• Conduct candidate assessments, screening interviews, and qualification reviews.
• Facilitate interview processes, gather feedback, and align stakeholders.
• Partner with HR and business leaders on offer strategy, negotiations, and closing candidates.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Full-cycle recruiting

Talent pipeline

Stakeholder management

Candidate experience

Sourcing strategies

Data-driven recruiting

Industry intelligence

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

Help build the teams behind the technologies and business functions that enable the next generation of semiconductors powering AI, high-performance computing, advanced communications, automotive innovation, and the devices people rely on every day.

As a Senior Recruiter at KLA , you will serve as a trusted talent advisor to business leaders, partnering closely with hiring teams to attract, engage, and hire world-class talent across both technical and non-technical functions. You will support hiring across Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Sales, Marketing, and other key business areas.

This is an opportunity to influence business-critical hiring decisions, shape workforce strategy, and help build the teams that drive KLA's innovation, growth, and industry leadership.

Strategic Talent Partnership

• Partner with business leaders to align workforce plans with organizational goals and hiring strategies.
• Provide market intelligence, talent availability insights, compensation trends, and competitive hiring data.
• Influence hiring decisions through data-driven recruiting strategies and talent market expertise.
• Consult with hiring managers on organizational design, talent assessment, and workforce planning needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Lead recruiting efforts from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding support.
• Develop targeted sourcing and recruitment strategies for both technical and non-technical positions.
• Conduct candidate assessments, screening interviews, and qualification reviews.
• Facilitate interview processes, feedback calibration, and stakeholder alignment.
• Partner with HR and business leaders on offer strategy, negotiations, and closing candidates.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct talent mapping and competitive intelligence across targeted industries and organizations.
• Develop talent communities and networking strategies to support long-term workforce needs.
• Utilize modern sourcing technologies, AI-enabled recruiting tools, CRM platforms, and talent intelligence solutions to identify and engage passive candidates.

Candidate and Hiring Manager Experience

• Deliver an exceptional experience for candidates, hiring managers, and business stakeholders.
• Build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Drive efficient, transparent, and high-quality recruiting processes.
• Communicate proactively throughout the hiring process to ensure alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Promote KLA's employment brand and employee value proposition in the marketplace.

Recruiting Focus Areas

Candidates should have experience recruiting talent within one or more of the following areas:

Technical Roles

• Optical and Photonics Engineering
• Opto-Mechanical and Precision Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Systems