HR Business Partner

REQ: REQ-145253

Human Resources

Panasonic Energy of North America

• Sparks,NV,United States

Job Title:

HR Business Partner

Shift:

Night Shift

Department:

Human Resources & General Affair

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units and serves as a consultant to management on human resources related issues

Essential Duties:

• Manages and resolves employee relations issues.

• Provides day to day guidance to management, including coaching, counseling, career development and disciplinary actions.

• Responsible for assessing and anticipating HR related needs and developing integrated solutions.

• Formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added services to management and employees.

• Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies.

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees.

• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.

• Develops, implements, and maintains employment programs, employment practices, job descriptions etc.

• Administers and provides guidance on compensation review/planning and performance management processes.

• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

• Consults with management on organizational structure, workforce planning and succession planning

• Enhances department and organization reputation by exploring opportunities to improve existing business practices.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Provide back-up support to the Human Resources team as needed.

• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employee’s, 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: High School Diploma or GED

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or a related field or the equivalent combination of experience and education. PHR or SPHR is highly desired

Essential Qualifications:

• Manages and resolves employee relations issues.

• Provides day to day guidance to management, including coaching, counseling, career development and disciplinary actions.

• Responsible for assessing and anticipating HR related needs and developing integrated solutions.

• Formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added services to management and employees.

• Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies.

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees.

• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.

• Develops, implements, and maintains employment programs, employment practices, job descriptions etc.

• Administers and provides guidance on compensation review/planning and performance management processes.

• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

• Consults with management on organizational structure, workforce planning and succession planning

• Enhances department and organization reputation by exploring opportunities to improve existing business practices.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Provide back-up support to the Human Resources team as needed.

• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience in a start-up environment and in manufacturing or related industry, highly desired

• Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure.

• 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 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

About Us:

Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and transportation.

Our mission at PENA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing the world’s safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society’s use of and perceptions of electric power.

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

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required. 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.

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

REQ: REQ-145253

Human Resources

• Sparks,NV,United States