Base Pay Range: $136,300.00 - $238,500.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting.  Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.  If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Company OverviewKLA 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/DivisionThe 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 Responsibilities Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate KLA's mission, vision, and values in behavior, practice, and decisions Lead compensation operations team and US Compensation and HR merger & acquisitions ("M&A") leader. Build alliances with internal and external partners to achieve Compensation and Benefit ("C&B") program goals Lead KLA's annual processes, such as focal review, compensation market analysis review, variable compensation administration, focal budget development, communication planning, and policy and plan document review Act as a subject matter authority in HR M&A activities, lead HR Program Management Office ("PMO") aligning M&A activities with KLA's HR strategy As the HR M&A PMO lead, work with senior HR M&A leader, HR partners and business leadership to handle due diligence on Total Rewards programs, policies, operations, and infrastructure to support M&A deals and the coordination of integrating merged or acquired organizations Find opportunities to improve compensation program operations and streamline processes to drive efficiencies. Looks for patterns and identifies areas of concern and needs for change Support VP Compensation & Benefits in the design and development of compensation programs. Research varied new or changing compensation practices and policies to assi