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HR Business PartnerKansas Staffing • De Soto, KS, US
HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Kansas Staffing • De Soto, KS, US
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Join Panasonic Energy's HR Business Partner Team

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an HR Business Partner? 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!

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) provides day-to-day guidance to employees and management through coaching, counseling, career development, and performance improvement support. This role partners with business leaders to deliver aligned solutions to enhance employee engagement, morale, productivity, and retention. The HRBP serves as a liaison between HR and business units to ensure effective communication and a collaborative partnership.

Essential Duties

Functional Operations :

  • Provide day-to-day guidance to management and employees, including coaching, counseling, career development, and corrective actions.
  • Initiate, support, and ensure the accuracy of data inputs and changes in the HRIS system of use.
  • Coordinate with payroll, benefits, and other HR functions to ensure smooth, compliant, and timely operations.
  • Provide guidance on performance management and policy interpretation.
  • Partner with the HR team to provide back-up support and complete special projects as needed.

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement :

  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HR initiatives, recommending process improvements and best practices to enhance departmental support.
  • Training & Team Support :

  • Train employees and leaders on business initiatives and programs.
  • Ability to train peers within department.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication :

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Partner with leaders to strengthen employee engagement, morale, productivity, and retention.
  • Quality, Safety, & Compliance :

  • Support proper implementation of processes and procedures.
  • Maintain in depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Manage and resolve employee relations issues in a fair, timely and legally compliant manner, ensuring consistent application of policies and practices across the organization.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements :

    To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

    Qualifications

    Education :

  • Required : Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field. May substitute direct related experience in lieu of degree.
  • Essential Qualifications :

  • 4-6 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist supporting both management and employees
  • Hands-on familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and HR data analytics for workforce insights
  • Strong working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational development, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and federal and state employment laws
  • Practical experience with FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and other employment law issues
  • Proven ability to partner with leadership to influence and support strategic and operational goals
  • Resourceful and analytical, with demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and execution skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally
  • Team-oriented, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across functions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
  • Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
  • Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Background in a start-up or high-growth manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in supporting global or multicultural teams, or bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese
  • Skilled in leading or supporting organizational change initiatives, such as workforce transitions or cultural transformation
  • Strong capability in talent management, succession planning, or leadership development programs
  • Exposure to continuous improvement, Lean, or Kaizen environments and principles
  • Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work effectively under pressure
  • Preferred Certification(s) :

  • PHR or SHRM
  • Physical Demands :

  • 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 :
  • Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)
  • For this position, the required frequency is :
  • Up to 10 lbs. : Occasional
  • Up to 20 lbs. : Not Required
  • Up to 35 lbs. : Not Required
  • Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.) : Not Required
  • Who We Are

    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. This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide 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!

    Where You'll Be

    For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working

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