Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
As KLA HR evolves to leverage AI at scale, this role plays a critical part in extending intelligent automation, decision support, and employee experience capabilities across HR systems and operations. The AI Systems and Operations Specialist will drive AI across HR Systems, Operations, and key HR business processes. Responsible for advancing systems and tools, for improved operational efficiency through AI. It encompasses exploring and benchmarking AI enhancement options, driving technology AI roadmaps, developing solutions, testing and implementation, in partnership with key stakeholders across HR, IT, Legal and Compliance.
The AI Systems and Operations Specialist key responsibilities include:
AI Strategy & Enablement
Identify and define highimpact AI use cases across HR functions, translating business needs into viable AI solutions
Benchmark emerging AI capabilities, tools, and market trends to inform enterprise HR AI roadmaps
AI Delivery & Operations
Prototype, test, and deploy AI solutions within Workday and adjacent HR systems
Implement and sustain AIpowered automations and workflows that improve efficiency and cycle time
Governance & Risk
Ensure AI solutions align with enterprise AI governance, ethics, security, and compliance standards
Maintain AI documentation, lifecycle management, and audit readiness
Change & Process Redesign
Partner with HR Operations to redesign workflows and enable AI adoption
Drive measurable productivity, quality, or experience improvements through AI
Program Management
Desired Qualifications
Experience with advanced Copilot/agentic automation patterns that scale across the Microsoft Suite and Workday
Experience with AI benchmarking, market trends, and emerging best practices
Understanding of HR processes, employment law fundamentals, and data privacy requirements
Experience applying AI governance and ethics principles (fairness, transparency, security, compliance)
Ability to drive change management for AI adoption in regulated, enterprise environments
Minimum Qualifications
Base Pay Range: $87,400.00 - $148,600.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA
KLAs total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and 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. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
