HR Manager

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is hiring a Human Resources Manager in De Soto, Kansas. You will partner with senior leaders to shape enterprise people strategies, lead organizational development, and guide workforce planning across multiple business groups.

The role emphasizes data-driven insight, change management, and compliance with employment laws. Join a world-class team expanding a state-of-the-art lithium‑ion battery facility near the Kansas City metro.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Related fields may include Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Finance, Economics, Operations, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development
• Advanced professional HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with General Managers, Directors, and Executives to shape enterprise HR strategy.
• Lead cross-functional HR programmes impacting site-wide operations.
• Conduct monthly business reviews using predictive analytics and workforce modelling.

Skills

Leadership

HR strategy

Data analytics

Workforce planning

Change management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP)

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Human Resources Manager? Then we're looking for you! 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!

Responsibilities

Human Resources Manager

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Meet the Recruiter: Perry Golden

Summary

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 Human Resources Manager is an enterprise‑level HR leader who partners with General Managers, Directors, and Executives to shape and execute large‑scale people strategies that support organisational goals. This role drives organisational development initiatives, strengthens HR capability across the organisation, leads enterprise HR programmes, and influences culture, workforce planning, and business strategy across multiple business groups. The Human Resources Manager guides enterprise‑wide HR strategy, policy evolution, and organisational design while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Through data‑driven insights, predictive analytics, workforce modelling, and talent strategies, this role helps shape the organisation’s future workforce and supports long‑term business success.

Essential Duties

Functional Leadership & Operations:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals
• Lead cross‑functional HR programmes that impact site‑wide operations
• Facilitate monthly business reviews with Directors and General Managers using predictive analytics and workforce modelling to guide long‑term planning and organisational strategy

Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement

• Influence executive decisions using data‑driven forecasting and modelling
• Translate enterprise‑level HR insights into recommendations regarding production ramp, staffing models, capability building, and culture

Team Development & Knowledge Sharing

• Develop frameworks for leader capability, career pathing, and succession planning
• Mentor HR Business Partners and Senior HR Business Partners to elevate advisory capability
• Guide leaders through large‑scale change management initiatives

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with executives to address systemic organisational challenges
• Define and implement cultural strategies and engagement frameworks across the organisation

Quality, Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management

• Ensure HR practices, programmes, and policies are implemented in compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and organisational standards
• Identify and mitigate organisational and workforce‑related risks through proactive planning, workforce analysis, and strategic HR consultation

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises HR team members (e.g., HRBPs and Senior HR Business Partners)
• Provides day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and workload prioritisation to ensure effective HR service delivery
• Lead cross‑functional teams or HR project groups

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility 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 forthcoming 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

Required

Education, Certifications, and Licences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Related fields may include Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Finance, Economics, Operations, Industrial Relations, Organisational Development, or other business or behavioural science disciplines
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education

Preferred

• Advanced professional HR certification (SPHR, SHRM‑SCP)

Essential Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Proven ability to influence senior executives and drive enterprise‑wide HR strategies
• Expertise in workforce analytics, organisational design, and change management
• 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

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience leading teams within a manufacturing or production environment

Physical Demands

Physical Activities:

• Sit: 50%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%

Required Lifting and Carrying:

Rare (<1%), 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.: Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.: Rare
• Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.): Rare

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time‑Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus.
• On‑site Food Options: Several on‑site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on‑site vendor visits and employee events.

Where You'll Be

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are

Meet Panasonic Energy! 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.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing 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, we encourage you to be part of a team that values your work and actively contributes to positive societal impact.

Supplemental Information

Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorisation to work in the U.S. without restriction.

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

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