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Stellantis & Samsung JV - StarPlus Energy Chief Human Resources Officer
StellantisUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2026
About the role
<p><span>Stellantis is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to provide strategic HR leadership for StarPlus Energy, the joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung SDI. Located in Kokomo, Indiana, StarPlus Energy produces advanced lithium-ion battery cells and modules that support both electric mobility and the rapidly expanding stationary energy storage market. As StarPlus Energy evolves into a diversified energy solutions provider, the CHRO will play a critical role in building the organizational capabilities, workforce strategies, and leadership culture required to support growth across both transportation and energy storage applications. This role sits at the center of a transformative partnership and offers the opportunity to help position StarPlus Energy as a leading provider of energy solutions.</span></p>
<p><span>The </span><span>Chief Human Resources Officer</span><span> will </span><span>be responsible for</span><span> leading and directing all human resources functions within </span><span>the</span> <span>company </span><span>and</span></span><span><span> is a member of the JV management team </span><span>that </span><span>participates</span><span> in c-level meetings as part of the overall JV management. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer of the JV and within Stellantis to the Battery Joint Venture</span><span>s</span><span> PMO. </span></span><span><span>This </span><span>individual</span> <span>is responsible for</span><span> ensuring</span> <span>the company </span><span>attrac</span><span>t</span><span>s</span><span>, develop</span><span>s</span><span>, and </span><span>retain</span><span>s</span><span> top talent while fostering a productive, compliant, and high-performance work environment. The</span> <span>Chief HR Officer</span> <span>play</span><span>s</span><span> a key role in shaping the </span><span>company</span><span>’s culture, enhancing employee engagement, and aligning HR practices with the operational goals of the </span><span>business</span> <span>to support growth and innovation in the industry.</span></span><span> </span></span></p>
<p><span><strong><span><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></span></strong><span> </span></span></p>
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<li><span>Lead the development and implementation of the HR strategy to align with the facility's business </span><span>objectives</span><span> and growth plans.</span></span><span> </span></span></li>
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<li><span>Responsible </span><span>for </span><span>establishing</span> <span>effective Human Resources and personnel management policies</span><span>, including talent </span><span>and performance </span><span>management, labor relations, employee engagement, training and development, </span><span>workforce planning</span><span>, </span><span>compensation and benefits</span><span> and disciplinary structures</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></span></li>
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<li><span>Partner, collaborate, and build productive working relationships with </span><span>Samsung and Stellantis leadership</span> <span>to address workforce challenges</span><span> and</span><span> ensure operational effectiveness</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></span></li>
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<li><span>Develop and manage employee benefit programs, including retirement and savings plans, health care, group insurance and vacation policies.</span></span><span> </span></span></li>
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<li><span>Establish fair and competitive compensation plans to attract and </span><span>retain</span> <span>talent and</span> <span>align</span><span> to overall </span><span>company </span><span>objectives</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></li>
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<li><span>Develop and implement</span><span> talent acquisition and</span><span> workforce planning strategies to address current and future talent needs, aligning with production schedules, </span><span>capacity</span><span> expansion, and technological advancements in the battery manufacturing sector.</span></span><span> </span></span></li>
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<li><span>Foster a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven work culture, ensuring </span><span>high levels</span><span> of employee engagement and retention.</span></span><span> </span></span></li>
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<li><span>Lead the implementation of performance management </span><span>and training programs</span><span> to ensure alignment with company goals</span><span>, enhance</span><span>ment of</span><span> employee skills, and </span><span>to drive</span><span> continuous improvement across the workforce.</span></span><span> </span></span></li>
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<li><span>Oversee labor relations activities</span><span> in the unionized </span><span>environment</span><span>, including </span><span>resolution of</span><span> conflicts to </span><span>maintain</span><span> positive labor-management relations.</span></span><span> </span></span></li>
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<li><span>Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, and i
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