Strategic HR Business Partner, Director Level

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit Who We Are : Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to The Position : Works closely with executives, senior leadership and staff to define and execute HR strategies that enable accomplishment of business objectives. Translate current and future business needs into an overall integrated strategic HR plan including talent management & succession planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, compensation / benefits and change management. Develop workforce plans and understand external customer trends and issues in the industry that could potentially impact business. Lead management in organizational assessment and diagnosis to revise business strategies into actions that deliver results. Provide demonstrated change management leadership. Oversee staff of HR managers and professionals. Advise and coach leaders on driving the organizational values and culture. Serve as a strategic business partner, change agent, and member of the line management staff.

• Business Partner ManagementPartner with senior leadership to plan, develop and implement talent initiatives in support of strategic business goalsInfluence effective decision making and drive organizational responsible for successful change management and organizational design solutions leveraging people, process, and technologyProvide full scope HR Business Partner support for senior leadership and provide consultation, recommendations, and fact based guidance to leadership and employeesWork with business leaders to enhance organizational performance and cultural cohesion in areas of organizational capability, workforce planning, talent managementTranslate current and future business needs into overall integrated strategic HR planCollaborate with leaders and fellow HRBP’s to create efficient, consistent, and scalable solutions for the with global HR team to execute business strategy and operational needs and broader enterprise HR initiatives.Provide research, advice and opinion regarding emerging people issues and human capital risk facing the businessParticipate with HR leadership on HR strategic plans with a perspective from the business functionsParticipate in development of Global HR budgetManage and develop HRBP teams aligned by business units and functionsPartner and collaborate with COEs (Global Talent Management, Global Talent Acquisition, Global HR Operations) to ensure strategic solutions to process improvements, tools and systems to meet the distinctive challenges and needs of the businessManage HR projects as required, such as implementing new HR initiatives as developed in collaboration with COE’sChampion organizational values and cultureMaintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed / requiredRecruit and hire for key leadership rolesRecognizes, analyzes and diagnoses key trends in HR KPI’s / metrics to uncover root cause. Develops and designs solutions, based on root cause analysis workPartner with Intl HRBPs on business and HR strategies
• Staff ManagementOversee department budgetManage high level professionals (HR Business Partners)Hire, develop, and appraise direct reports

The salary range of $151,000 - $253,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, 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.

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All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and / or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and / or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.