Senior Learning and Development Partner

KLA · Singapore, Singapore · 4 months ago

Seniority: Senior
Category: HR
Experience: 8+ years

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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.

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership & Performance Consulting

Serve as a trusted learning and performance advisor to manufacturing, service, and engineering leaders in Singapore and across APAC.
Conduct performance and capability diagnostics to identify root causes of skill, leadership, or productivity gaps.
Translate business challenges into targeted learning, development, or enablement solutions—not training for training’s sake.
Influence enterprise learning strategy through data, insight, and practical recommendations aligned to business outcomes.

Learning Design & Delivery

Design, facilitate, and continuously improve enterprise learning programs, including:
- Professional and essential skills
- Leadership development
- Team effectiveness and productivity
- Early-career and transition programs
Deliver high-impact learning experiences through blended, digital, and in-person approaches, tailored for manufacturing and service environments.
Ensure learning solutions are scalable across Asia, culturally relevant, and operationally realistic.

Coaching, Facilitation & Enablement

Facilitate workshops and learning experiences with leaders, managers, and technical professionals, including senior audiences.
Provide coaching and capability-building support to leaders and teams to reinforce learning transfer and on-the-job application.
Partner with internal HR, talent, and business stakeholders to ensure sustained adoption and behavioral change.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Incorporate AI-enabled and digital learning approaches to improve reach, efficiency, and learner experience.
Use feedback, evaluation data, and business outcomes to refine solutions and demonstrate impact.
Contribute thought leadership and best practices to elevate overall enterprise learning capability.

What Success Looks Like (12–18 Months)

Built strong credibility and trust with on-site manufacturing and service leaders in Singapore.
Successfully designed and delivered Asia-wide learning programs with clear adoption and impact.
Demonstrated measurable progress in closing strategic performance and talent development gaps.
Recognized as a go-to partner who brings practical, business-relevant solutions, not generic training.
Contributed to a stronger, more integrated enterprise learning ecosystem aligned to business priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or a related discipline.
8–10 years of progressive experience in learning, talent development, or performance consulting roles.
Demonstrated experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or operations environments; semiconductor industry experience strongly preferred.
Proven ability to design and deliver enterprise or regional learning programs in complex, matrixed organizations.
Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills; comfortable influencing without formal authority.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications in industry-leading training, facilitation, or coaching programs (e.g., ATD, CPTD, ICF, or equivalent).
Experience applying AI-enabled, digital, or scalable learning technologies in practical business settings.
Prior exposure to APAC or global learning environments.

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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