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Job Title:

International HR Manager

Job Summary:

This position’s primary function is to lead and manage the integration to life in the United States for both expatriates and Japanese visitors with subordinates.

Essential Duties:

HR Operations for expatriates

• Managing headcount / succession planning of expatriates ("expats").
• Conducting the operation in departure and and return of expats.
• Conducting annual performance reviews, promotions and other personnel issues of expats during their service at PENA.
• Living support to expats and their families, as well as securing security.
• Planning and executing learning programs for expats to optimize their performance.
• Providing emergent assistance and care in their trouble or sick.

HR operation of TA (Technical Advisors)

• Improving job stream of HR related to TA, collaborating with MEBD HR and relevant functions.
• Conducting operation to accept TA and business travelers, in collaborating with relevant parties.
• Managing and controlling infrastructure for TA, such as hotels, shuttle buses and communication media (Procurement Management)
• Communication with TA to secure security and optimize their performance.
• Providing emergent assistance and care in their trouble or sick.

Strategic HR planning

• Planning consolidation of IHR teams/functions both in Nevada and Kansas according to Kansas site development.
• Planning HR initiatives or improving conventional scheme to promote 'best mix' between local members and expatriates.
• Assisting PENA and MEBD executives in resolving HR related issues
• Participating in special project, on request of superior
• Comprehending and feed-backing development needs of expatriates and TA, to support talent development in MEBD/PEC

FYI: Essential job duties of IHR specialist (subordinate of this position)

• Assist visitors, expatriates and expatriate’s families by providing sufficient living and working environments during their stay in the US. This includes arranging hotel accommodations, transportation to and from work site, and other daily living necessities
• Coordinate and assist in daily living arrangements for expatriates and their families from Japan (driver’s license, school selection, English lessons, doctor’s appointments etc.)
• Conduct orientation for expatriates from Japan regarding basic knowledge about local area and work rules
• Provide administrative assistance for IHR team
• Assist HR team on administrative issues for entire employee base
• HR procedure of expatriates’ arrival and leave (collaborating with Regional Headquarters)
• Evaluates and resolves human relations, labor relations, and work-related problems involving Expatriates/Visitors while partnering with leadership in determining appropriate action (in some cases, may collaborate with HR team in Japan.)
• Requires transporting Expatriates/Visitors to governmental offices, or sick person to a hospital or doctor appointments, inclusive of the weekends on rare occasion (once in two months or less). Personal vehicle usage will be eligible for mileage expense reimbursement.
• Other duties as assigned

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: High school diploma or GED

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of working experience in a related field (Degree in Human Resource, International Business or related field are preferred).

Essential Qualifications:

• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.
• Native level of Japanese speaking/writing/reading skill must be required.
• Fluency in English and Japanese, both verbal and written, is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience in Japanese company desired
• Strong communication skills, verbal/written
• Must have the ability to work with employees, visitors etc. within all levels of the organization
• Ability to multi-task and flexibility required
• Self-starter
• Occasionally, this position requires transporting sick visitor or expats to the hospital or doctor appointments using a designated company car, inclusive of the weekends.
• Up to 10% of domestic travel required for administrative processing (locations include the Bay area, Carson City, KS state and NJ state)
• Must have valid driver license and reliable transportation to support travel requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirement for- specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollments.

About Us:

Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is collaborating with Tesla Motors, Inc. in a large-scale advanced battery manufacturing facility known as the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic manufactures and supplies cylindrical lithium-ion cells for the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla Motors, Inc. Based on the battery demand from Tesla, the Gigafactory is producing to produce cells which will double the world’s current production.

Our mission at PENA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by production of the world’s safest, highest-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’s as innovative as our products, we offer competitive compensation and benefits. Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.

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.

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.

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