Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
The Talent Acquisition Operations Program Manager leads global Talent Acquisition programs, process improvement initiatives, technology implementations, and change management activities that improve hiring effectiveness, recruiting efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring manager experience.
This role partners with Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders to design, implement, measure, and optimize recruiting processes, programs, and technologies.
Responsibilities:
Program and Project Management
Lead global Talent Acquisition projects from planning through implementation.
Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, communications, risk mitigation plans, and executive updates
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and project teams
Track adoption, business outcomes, and project success metrics
Business Process Improvement
Analyze recruiting and hiring processes to identify efficiency, quality, automation, and scalability opportunities
Document current-state and future-state workflows, business requirements, and standard operating procedures
Recommend and implement process improvements that support global consistency and operational effectiveness
Recruiting Technology and Systems
Support implementation and optimization of recruiting technologies and integrations
Gather business requirements and translate requirements into functional specifications
Participate in testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment activities, and post-launch support
Evaluate automation and AI opportunities that improve recruiting outcomes
Data Analysis and Reporting
Analyze hiring, operational, and experience-related data
Build dashboards, scorecards, reports, and executive presentations
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities using quantitative and qualitative analysis
Deliver recommendations based on business data
Change Management and Enablement
Develop communication, training, and adoption plans for new processes and technologies
Facilitate stakeholder engagement and readiness activities
Monitor adoption metrics and implement corrective actions when needed
Experience Enhancement
Identify opportunities to improve candidate, recruiter, and hiring manager experience
Support initiatives that simplify hiring processes and reduce friction across the hiring lifecycle
Measure program effectiveness through feedback, metrics, and operational performance indicators
Required Experience and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Information Systems, Operations Management, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition Operations, HR Operations, Program Management, Business Operations, or related discipline
Minimum 3 years of experience leading cross-functional projects and programs
Experience implementing or supporting HR, recruiting, or workforce technology solutions
Experience performing business analysis and requirements gathering
Experience driving process improvement initiatives within a complex organization
Experience developing executive-level reporting and data analysis
Project or Program Management
Business Process Improvement
Business Analysis
Requirements Gathering
Change Management
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Process Documentation
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience, Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years, Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
Base Pay Range: $101,500.00 - $172,600.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
KLA’s 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.
