Talent Strategy & Acquisition Lead

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.

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader to drive strategic and volume hiring initiatives across Taiwan. This role goes beyond staffing—it’s about shaping talent strategy, executing workforce plans, and delivering measurable impact in a dynamic, global environment.

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Lead End-to-End Talent Acquisition: Own the full candidate journey—from intake meetings and sourcing to offers and onboarding—while mentoring recruiters and coordinating hiring activities across teams.
• Volume Hiring & Workforce Planning: Design and execute large-scale hiring plans aligned with business growth, ensuring timely delivery of talent pipelines for critical and high-volume roles.
• Strategic Hiring in Various Roles: Partner with business leaders to identify and secure key talent across all levels, including niche and critical positions that drive organizational success.
• Fundamental TA Operations: Manage sourcing channels, build and nurture candidate pipelines, and oversee seamless offer and onboarding processes.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize advanced analytics and AI tools to forecast hiring needs, track recruitment metrics, and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Regional Impact: Take accountability for Taiwan’s hiring operations, resolving complex challenges in a multi-matrix organization while ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Drive Innovation: Lead projects to elevate candidate experience, streamline selection processes, and optimize Workday workflows.
• Collaborate Globally: Partner with HRBPs, C&B, L&D, PR, and HQ TA teams on campus programs, employer branding, and talent campaigns to attract top-tier talent.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Expertise: 15 years in Talent Acquisition within fast-paced, global environments, with experience in volume hiring and strategic workforce planning.
• Leadership & Influence: Ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and drive results in complex organizational structures.
• Analytical Mindset: Skilled in leveraging data, Workday, and AI technology to solve business challenges and improve talent strategies.
• Exceptional Communication: Strong presentation and negotiation skills to engage with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic Vision: Experience in university relations, talent branding, and long-term workforce planning.
• Preferred: HRBP or leadership experience in global teams.

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

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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