HR Specialist
US-NJ-Newark
US Careers (External)
Req #: 46642
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: We're looking for an HR Specialist who loves building connections, supporting employees, and helping our team thrive. In this role, you'll be the go-to person for HR processes, ensuring everything runs smoothly while making a real impact on our culture. If you enjoy problem-solving, staying organized, and being part of a collaborative environment, we'd love to speak with you. At Panasonic Connect, we connect the power of people and technology to change work, advance society and help connect to tomorrow. Empathy, results, relentlessness and teamwork are the foundations of the Panasonic Connect Culture. Our mission is to elevate the employee experience by empowering individuals to use their voice and have a positive impact on our business. Watch this video to learn about Panasonic Connect and see how we connect talent to opportunity. Come join our journey! Responsibilities: What You Will Get to Do The HR Specialist serves as an intermediate-level initial contact with respect to all HR related issues This position acts independently to resolve issues, make recommendations and decisions in scope. Escalates to and collaborates with the HRBP as needed. Responsibilities include: Learning and Development * Collaborate with HR management on training needs. Assesses results and recommends modifications and enhancements to ensure effectiveness of programs. * Assist in the succession planning process Employee Issue Resolution * Serve as an intermediate-level contact for all employee related inquiries, included but not limited to benefits, pay, HR policies * Serve as a resource within the business for employees and managers to address more complex and/or issues that are sensitive in nature * Determine necessary solutions and ensure resolution of all issues reported * Escalate issues as appropriate to the HR Generalist/HR Business Partner. Benefit Follow-Up * Field escalated benefit inquiries assigned by Employee Services * Relay critical benefit program changes and timelines to supported business leaders * Provide support to ES on FMLA/LOA/STD benefits; counsel employees as appropriate * Demonstrate understanding of all benefit services, options and processes Recruiting/Hiring * Serve as the primary liaison to business leaders and the Recruiting team * Assist in crafting job descriptions and follow up on candidate progress * Provide support in partnership with management and HR management on job descriptions * Terminations * Conduct exit interviews with employees upon notice of resignation and analyze trends to make recommendations to ensure consistent issues do not continue * Initiate replacement requisition process * Assist HR Business Partner and HR Generalist with reductions in force actions, including organizing release and separation agreements. * Interface with outplacement services Policy Interpretation & Administration * Ensure compliance with policies and practices * Triage inquiries and issues, resolve them when appropriate and escalate more complex issues to the HR Generalist/HR Business Partner as required * Follow up on inquiries when resolution is not immediate and provide timing and action expectations until issue has been resolved. Meetings/Training/Admin * Maintain human resource records by documenting incidents and resolutions of issues * Establish and maintain department records in compliance with company policy as it relates to state and federal laws * Ensure all records are accurate and current in the HRIS * Work with IHR on Visa applications and sponsorships. * Presents programs such as NEO, benefits, HP Works, to employee population Contribute as project team member on various HR and Business line initiatives as needed. Qualifications: What You Will Bring Scope: * Manages own time and equipment * Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals. * Enables one's own direction capability over assignments, seeking counsel from senior HR Rep or HR management as appropriate. * Ability to multi-task while maintaining a professional demeanor in a variety of situations. Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources preferred or equivalent experiences * 1-3 years HR experience * PHR preferred Key Competencies * Change Management: is an agent of focus and change by having a vision, building a team, empowering action and making change stick * Customer-Focused: is concerned with the customer's problems, interests and needs and is motivated by delivering Extreme Customer Satisfaction (XCS) * Collaboration: has the strong will to involve others and work with them to achieve greater results and performance * Critical Thinking: is able to think analytically and innovatively to create powerful new concepts and breakthrough ideas based on a broad and global business perspective Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You Panasonic is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here's what you can expect: * 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. We Take Opportunity Seriously: At Panasonic, 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. The salary range listed below is just one component of Panasonic's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. *The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements. 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, send us your application! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic 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 authorization to work in the U.S. #LI-AU1 #LI-Hybrid
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