KLA Director Compensation & HR 

United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor 

374230813

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 assist in strategic and roadmap planning
• Assists VP Compensation & Benefits in measuring and analyzing compensation programs and policy impact, return on investment and operational efficiency. Handles coordination of compensation program RFPs and vendor contracts
• Responsible for global compensation content shown on internal HR employee website providing governance and coordination of material updates. Creates and updates detailed HR program documentation and project plans
• Participate in special projects that support other people strategy programs and activities. Perform other duties as needed and specified by Manager

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 10 year of progressive compensation experience
• Demonstrated global compensation experience with job architecture, compensation program design and oversight for all components of compensation (salary, bonuses, stock, recognition), base salary management, severance programs, etc.
• Knowledge of industry trends and developments in compensation, including relevant legal issues
• Experience advocating and influencing audiences at all levels of the organization with a demonstrable ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs
• Able to work autonomously with little daily mentorship in a matrixed environment
• Cross-discipline experience as an HR Business Partner or similar experience a plus

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Level Degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience OR

Master’s Level Degree witha minimum of 10 years of experience