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Who We Are: Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to
The Position: Works closely with executives, senior leadership and staff to define and execute HR strategies that enable accomplishment of business objectives. Translate current and future business needs into an overall integrated strategic HR plan including talent management & succession planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, compensation/benefits and change management. Develop workforce plans and understand external customer trends and issues in the industry that could potentially impact business. Lead management in organizational assessment and diagnosis to revise business strategies into actions that deliver results. Provide demonstrated change management leadership. Oversee staff of HR managers and professionals. Advise and coach leaders on driving the organizational values and culture. Serve as a strategic business partner, change agent, and member of the line management staff.
- Business Partner ManagementPartner with senior leadership to plan, develop and implement talent initiatives in support of strategic business goalsInfluence effective decision making and drive organizational responsible for successful change management and organizational design solutions leveraging people, process, and technologyProvide full scope HR Business Partner support for senior leadership and provide consultation, recommendations, and fact based guidance to leadership and employeesWork with business leaders to enhance organizational performance and cultural cohesion in areas of organizational capability, workforce planning, talent managementTranslate current and future business needs into overall integrated strategic HR planCollaborate with leaders and fellow HRBP’s to create efficient, consistent, and scalable solutions for the with global HR team to execute business strategy and operational needs and broader enterprise HR initiatives.Provide research, advice and opinion regarding emerging people issues and human capital risk facing the businessParticipate with HR leadership on HR strategic plans with a perspective from the business functionsParticipate in development of Global HR budgetManage and develop HRBP teams aligned by business units and functionsPartner and collaborate with COEs (Global Talent Management, Global Talent Acquisition, Global HR Operations) to ensure strategic solutions to process improvements, tools and systems to meet the distinctive challenges and needs of the businessManage HR projects as required, such as implementing new HR initiatives as developed in collaboration with COE’sChampion organizational values and cultureMaintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/requiredRecruit and hire for key leadership rolesRecognizes, analyzes and diagnoses key trends in HR KPI’s / metrics to uncover root cause. Develops and designs solutions, based on root cause analysis workPartner with Intl HRBPs on business and HR strategies
- Staff ManagementOversee department budgetManage high level professionals (HR Business Partners)Hire, develop, and appraise direct reports
The salary range of $151,000 - $253,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
What We’re Looking For: - SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP desire
- 10+ years HR business partner experience
- 5 years staff management experience
- Advanced knowledge of best practices in HRBP role, closely partnering with business leaders, driving collaboration and implementing change projects
- Proven track record in enabling and driving organizational change and performance excellence
- Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship. Utilize an enterprise wide consultative approach to produce effective solutions.
- Proficient in the use of MS office suite of software applications Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Outstanding communication skills, ability to articulate, communicate and interact with multiple constituencies in the organization including Executive Management level.
- Advanced Project and Change Management skills
- Strong consulting, negotiation and influencing skills at all levels.
- Strong team building and leadership skills for driving high performance teams.
- Ability to manage cross-functional program teams.
- Ability to hire, appraise, and develop direct employees.
- Ability to thoroughly and clearly articulate his/her position(s) concerning problems and/or solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations.
- Ability to work effectively with people under pressure including people from diverse cultural and political backgrounds.
- Outgoing, self-motivated, well organized and detailed oriented.
- Creative problem solver and able to resolve conflicts and filter conflicting agendas to determine path forward.
- Demonstrated excellent ability to diffuse high pressure situations, articulate and resolve problems, and work out difficult situations/problems.
- Demonstrated excellent organization and planning ability to handle large complex teams and situations.
- Managerial courage
- Business acumen
- Organizational agility
- Political savvy and interpersonal savvy
- Intellectual horsepower
- Strategic agility
- Leading change
- Coaching and Developing Others
Our Principles: Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What We O ffer :
- At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
- Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
- Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
- 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
- Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
- Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.
All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.
