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 Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) team headquartered in Milpitas, CA and second headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI provides legal guidance to further KLA’s strategic objectives and protect and preserve the legal, ethical and financial integrity and reputation of the Company. With specific expertise in the areas of corporate law, commercial law, employment law, and intellectual property; the LCO offers strategic legal counsel that is informed by a clear understanding of the company’s business objectives and expertise in the laws and regulations relevant to the business worldwide.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Based out of Taiwan, the Investigator, Ethics & Legal Compliance, will be a member of KLA’s Legal & Compliance Organization reporting to the global Head of Investigations and partnering closely with the Global Employment Law Team and the Ethics & Legal Compliance Team. The Investigator will be an advocate of KLA’s culture and values and will be responsible for investigating any potential workplace or business issues that violate KLA’s policies, values and/or applicable laws or regulations.

The Investigator is expected to conduct investigations in a fair, impartial, and thorough manner, including conducting employee and third-party interviews, document review and analysis, managing and working with outside law and document review firms, drafting investigation reports and recommendations, and reporting out investigations findings at all levels within KLA, depending on the matter.  The Investigator must have uncompromising integrity, be able to handle multiple complex investigations concurrently, and be able to demonstrate empathy for those involved in the investigation process, but at the same time be able to provide direct feedback and confront witnesses and subjects about difficult information and findings. 

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as a full-time investigator for any issue involving a potential violation of KLA’s policies, values, or applicable law or regulation.  This may include investigating antitrust, anti-bribery and corruption, discrimination, harassment, IP theft, product regulatory, privacy, conflict of interest, and other ethics, compliance, and workplace issues. Initiate and complete all investigation steps, including document review, interviews, investigation reports, recommend remedial actions, and reporting out on investigation findings, trends, and related metrics. Assist with the management of outside law firms and other third parties (e.g., data forensic, investigation, and document review firms).Manage and work with third party resources, such as digital forensics, investigation, and document review firms.Manage document reviews, including the collection, review, and analysis of relevant documents.Conduct employee training on KLA’s investigation process, including reporting channels and the importance of raising issues.Support the Corporate Investigations team on other projects, initiatives, and strategic opportunities as may arise from time-to-time.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in conducting corporate investigative fieldwork, including complainant, witness, and subject employee interviews, investigative data analysis, and production of investigative documentation.Knowledge and application of APAC employment laws and regulations.Experience with a variety of Human Resources subject areas, such as harassment, discrimination, fraud FCPA/anti-corruption and bribery, etc. 

Minimum Qualifications

4-year undergraduate degree in Employee Relations, Human Resources, Criminal Justice or related fields.At least 8+ years professional experience conducting internal workplace and business investigations in-house or law firm.Fluent in English and Mandarin (verbal and written).Experience with stakeholder management in a global organization.Experience in consulting directly with employees and management.Ability to collaborate across teams, multiple regions and time zones, including international travel.Excellent communication, analytical, influencing and writing skills.Self-motivated and persistent; strong ability and comfort in exercising independent judgment for obtaining results while containing legal risk.The Investigator may need to travel frequently to international locations, upwards of 25-50% of time travelling to locations outside of Taiwan

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 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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