HR Business Partner I — Manufacturing & People Ops

Panasonic Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site food options

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas, is seeking an HR Business Partner I to support 300–350 employees across frontline teams. You will execute core HR processes, guide leaders on HR programs, maintain data integrity, and ensure policy compliance to deliver a positive employee experience.

You’ll partner with managers on onboarding, transactions, and workforce initiatives while contributing to continuous improvement and employee relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field; required or substitute allowed.
• 0-2 years of HR, business, operations, employee relations, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of English (reading/writing/speaking).
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday a plus).

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line HR support on policies, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, and leave.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS transactions.
• Process routine HR transactions including transfers, status changes, and separations.
• Assist onboarding activities and new hire orientation coordination.
• Create and initiate hiring requisitions with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition.
• Monitor HR service requests and respond to inquiries; escalate as needed.
• Be the first point of contact for employee and manager inquiries at HR Connect Desk.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

HR systems literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR (preferred)

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas, is seeking an HR Business Partner I to support 300–350 employees across frontline teams. You will execute core HR processes, guide leaders on HR programs, maintain data integrity, and ensure policy compliance to deliver a positive employee experience.

You’ll partner with managers on onboarding, transactions, and workforce initiatives while contributing to continuous improvement and employee relations.