Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Sr. HR Manager? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

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Department

Human Resources

Job Summary

Panasonic is seeking a skilled Human Resources Leader to become our Senior HR Manager, reporting to the Director of HR. The Senior HR Manager role is responsible for leading a team of HR Managers and HR Business Partners who support multiple business units for Panasonic at the Gigafactory. This role is also responsible for ensuring the effective and consistent delivery of Human Resources services including coaching/counseling employees and leadership, sourcing and selection, performance management programs, organizational effectiveness, compensation, leader/employee development, and providing HR leadership for the employee base of over 4,000 at the Gigafactory.

Essential Duties

Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team at PECNA and work directly with respective Unit Leaders on all people related programs, strategies, and goals.
Team lead HR Managers, HR Business Partners and/or HR Specialists to amplify the voice of the employee, the culture of the business, the vision of the company and the purpose of the team.
Partner with other HR functional areas such as Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Legal, and Learning and Development to bring robust solutions to solve organizational challenges.
Promote the PECNA High Performance Culture (HPC) to ensure talent is identified and developed.
Champion the Panasonic Values and HPC Leadership Behaviors.
Drive all Employee Relations and Employee Engagement Activities, Programs, and Goals.
Elevate the capability of the HR Client Support team and by extension, the entire HR function through goals & objectives, training, regular feedback, HR staffing excellence and external perspective.
Build, Maintain and Modify clear and practical Policies that appropriately addresses business and employee needs.
Champion Succession Plans to ensure true career and skills advancement for all PECNA Leadership.
Champion clear communication programs for all People related activities, programs, and initiatives.
Prepare contingency plans and emergency operational support in coordination with risk management planning.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a requirement for some roles at PENA and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education

Basic/Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or 6 years of directly leading other HR professionals in a manager capacity.
Preferred: None

Essential Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years of experience in a HR capacity with at least 3 years directly managing others.
Minimum of 5 years of experience providing HR Support in manufacturing or related industries.
Ability to work fully onsite in a highspeed, 24/7 manufacturing facility including accessing clean environments requiring full use of PPE.
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years HR leadership experience, with a majority in a manufacturing environment, preferably in both union and non-union environments. Multi-site HR leadership preferred.
Demonstrated comfort in multi-national environments.
Strong written and spoken communication. This role is a critical leadership role, with communications affecting a large organization.
Demonstrated excellence in investigatory elements of employee relations including experience with structured problem-solving techniques.
Strong understanding of data and HRIS systems with the ability to speak knowledgeably on trends, statistics, and comfort using KPIs to drive business growth.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven Core Principles (Contribution to Society, Fairness and Honesty, Cooperation and Team Spirit, Untiring Effort for Improvement, Courtesy and Humility, Adaptability, Gratitude).

Preferred License(s)

None

Preferred Certification(s)

None

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

Sit: 40%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 20%
Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.
Shuttle rides to and from work!

Where You'll Be

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information

Pre-employment drug testing is required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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