Sr. Program Manager of Talent

KLA-Belgium; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401(K) including company matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement program

Wellness benefits including EAP

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Talent to design and deliver global talent programs, strengthening career growth pathways and employee engagement. You will partner with HR business partners and leaders to embed consistent, data-informed practices across diverse geographies and functions.

You will lead development conversations, manage succession planning cycles and readiness tracking, and support the design and delivery of training and resources across Talent programs, including Workday

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and related work experience (3 years)
• Master's degree and related work experience (6 years)
• Bachelor's degree and related work experience (8 years)
• Experience with talent program design and execution
• Background in facilitation, communication, and content development
• Experience using people analytics and engagement tools
• Experience working in a global, matrixed technology organization
• Familiarity with inclusion and belonging concepts
• Proficiency with Workday Talent & Performance module or similar HCM platform
• Familiarity with AI as part of daily work

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of talent programs to enrich talent pipelines
• Develop stretch assignments, mentoring and accelerated pathways for high-potential talent
• Enable meaningful development conversations and individual development planning
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, calibration, and readiness tracking
• Contribute to tools, templates, and resources for consistent talent assessment
• Track progress on key talent commitments and metrics
• Analyze engagement data to inform targeted actions for improvement
• Deliver training, workshops, and facilitation across talent programs
• Share best practices to strengthen capability across HR
• Support talent systems and workflows including Workday Talent & Performance
• Ensure data integrity across talent programs and annual cycles

Skills

Talent program design

Facilitation

Communication

People analytics

Global organization experience

Inclusion & Belonging

AI in daily work

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

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.

Senior Program Manager, Talent

The Senior Program Manager of Talent is a key contributor on KLA’s Global HR team, responsible for supporting the design and delivery of talent programs that enrich KLA’s talent pipeline, strengthen career growth pathways, and drive employee engagement and retention. Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness, this new role was created to deepen KLA's talent management capability as the company continues to scale globally. The Sr. Program Manager will partner closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and the broader HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to embed talent practices that are consistent, data‑informed, and built for a high‑performing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a range of talent management initiatives, including but not limited to: supporting the design and upkeep of career pathing frameworks, development guides, and growth resources that help employees navigate opportunities across KLA
• Develop and execute stretch assignments, mentoring programs, and accelerated pathways for high‑potential talent
• Partner with HRBPs and people leaders to enable meaningful development conversations and effective individual development planning
• Support talent reviews, succession planning cycles, calibration sessions, and readiness tracking
• Contribute to the development of tools, templates, and resources that enable consistent and objective talent assessment across functions and geographies
• Track, report, and follow‑through on key talent commitments
• Analyze engagement and listening data to identify trends and inform targeted actions to improve employee experience and retention
• Support the design and delivery of training, workshops, and facilitation across talent programs
• Share best practices, insights, and lessons learned to strengthen capability across the HR organization
• Support the management and continuous improvement of talent systems, tools, and workflows, including Workday Talent & Performance
• Contribute to process consistency and data integrity across talent programs and annual cycles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with talent program design and execution
• Background in facilitation, communication, and content development
• Experience using people analytics, engagement survey platforms, and other listening tools to drive program decisions
• Experience working in a global, matrixed technology organization
• Familiarity with inclusion and belonging concepts
• Proficiency with Workday Talent & Performance module or a comparable Human Capital Management (HCM) platform
• Familiarity with using AI as part of daily work

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years
• Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years
• Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

Base Pay Range: $108,900.00 - $185,100.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

Benefits

• Participation in performance incentive programs
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Other voluntary benefits
• 401(K) including company matching
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• Student debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement programDevelopment and career growth opportunities and programs
• Financial planning benefits
• Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• 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.

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.

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