HR Business Partner I — Drive People & Performance

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, etc

Educational assistance

Employee recognition program

Annual bonus program

On-site cafeterias

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking an HR Business Partner I in De Soto, Kansas, to help scale our rapidly growing lithium-ion battery operations. You will support employees and leaders with HR processes, data integrity, policy compliance, and workforce engagement at a state-of-the-art facility near Kansas City.

You will partner with leadership to deliver HR services, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to a positive employee experience across 300-350 frontline

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of HR experience or related professional experience
• Foundational knowledge of HR policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline HR support including policies, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, and leave administration
• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS transactions, and documentation
• Process routine HR transactions such as transfers, status changes, and separations
• Support onboarding activities including I-9 verification and new hire orientation
• Coordinate hiring requisitions with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition
• Respond to routine inquiries and escalate complex matters
• Provide coverage for HR Connect Desk as first point of contact

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS Workday

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking an HR Business Partner I in De Soto, Kansas, to help scale our rapidly growing lithium-ion battery operations. You will support employees and leaders with HR processes, data integrity, policy compliance, and workforce engagement at a state-of-the-art facility near Kansas City.

You will partner with leadership to deliver HR services, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to a positive employee experience across 300-350 frontline