HR Business Partner

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.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join KLA Israel's HR team.

At KLA, our HR team is a trusted advisor to the business, helping leaders build high-performing organizations, develop talent, and navigate change in a fast-paced global environment. We are a diverse, dynamic, and resilient team that values collaboration, candor, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

As an HR Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic partner to several business organizations, primarily supporting teams based in Israel while collaborating extensively across regional and global functions. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, talent strategy, and employee experience in one of the world's leading technology companies.

You will work closely with business leaders to translate business priorities into people strategies and practical HR solutions. From organizational design and workforce planning to leadership coaching and employee relations, you will play a critical role in helping the business achieve its goals while fostering an engaging and inclusive workplace culture.

Why Join KLA?

At KLA, you'll have the opportunity to work with exceptional leaders and employees, influence meaningful business decisions, and contribute to building a culture where people and innovation thrive. You'll be part of a collaborative HR team that partners closely with the business to solve complex challenges and shape the future of our organization.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
• Translate business challenges and opportunities into actionable HR plans and solutions.
• Partner with leaders to assess organizational effectiveness, workforce planning needs, talent requirements, and succession strategies.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, including restructures, integrations, and workforce transitions.
• Coach and mentor managers on leadership effectiveness, employee development, performance management, and team dynamics.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters and complex people issues while ensuring compliance and mitigation of business risk.
• Drive key HR processes and initiatives, including performance management, compensation planning, talent reviews, employee engagement surveys, and development programs.
• Leverage workforce analytics and data-driven insights to identify trends, diagnose challenges, and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, HR Operations, and People Analytics, to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Champion an engaging, inclusive, and high-performance culture throughout the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience as an HR Business Partner supporting leaders and employees in a fast-paced, matrixed and global organization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive business-focused HR outcomes.
• Strong business acumen and ability to balance employee, organizational, and business needs.
• Experience leading organizational change, talent management, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Strong coaching, consulting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using data to support decision-making.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in both Hebrew and English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot) to improve productivity, drive insights, and enhance business outcomes is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

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.