Employee Development Specialist jobs in Kansas City, KS

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.

Panasonic is seeking an Employee Experience Specialist to join our organization. This role will be responsible for facilitation and program management of the new hire orientation. This organization is poised to grow by several thousand employees in the next few years. Bring your energy and creativity and come build with us.

Essential Duties:

• Provide facilitation, project support, and administration of New Employee Orientation programs and processes.
• Act as a primary facilitator and point of contact for new employees through their onboarding experience.
• Partner with applicable team including Recruiting, IT, Payroll, Safety, HR & external vendors to proactively solve for new hire issues.
• Perform administrative functions necessary to document training programs and track employee training and progress
• Stay up to date with innovative and creative ways of onboarding new employees and ensure onboarding content is kept current
• Manage training events including arrangement of equipment procurement, room reservation, and facilities requests
• Other duties/HR projects as assigned by manager

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 includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

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/Required: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred. May substitute directly related experience for degree.

Essential Qualifications:

• 4 years of relevant experience as a trainer or facilitator.
• Experience compiling and using analytics, including qualitative and quantitative methods
• Strong bias towards execution and delivery of classroom facilitation and instructional design projects.
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation/facilitation skills.
• Must have the ability to effectively and appropriately interface and communicate with a variety of individuals or groups on a frequent basis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with HR enabling technology through existing HRIS system
• Experience developing and enhancing orientation programs

Preferred License(s):

Preferred Certification(s):

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

About Us:

At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions.

This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic!

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.

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and 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.