At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.

Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

Status

Exempt

General Summary

This role develops, manages, leads, and executes Kia’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program. The role develops and manages Kia’s CSR strategy; oversees creation and implementation; and leads Kia’s overall CSR partnerships, programs, and corporate philanthropy. It ensures alignment with Kia’s corporate brand, philosophy, and values and implements strategies and action items to improve Social Responsibility competencies throughout the company. Responsibilities include governance of all CSR programs, budget stewardship, and performance measurements to optimize programs and strengthen recommendations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Priority One – 60%: CSR Strategy, Creation, and Implementation. Establish the strategy and lead the creation and execution of Kia America’s CSR program, ensuring brand alignment, program management, partnership development, and measurement. Continue to enhance the program so it is sustainable, aligns with Kia’s brand and business goals, and demonstrates value to Kia Leadership, customers, communities, and partners.
Priority Two – 40%: National Partnership Development and Amplification. Develop, grow, and amplify Kia’s primary CSR partnerships with national partners. Develop strategies and recommendations that grow partnerships in alignment with Kia’s brand values, engage employees and dealers, and build relevance, trust, CSR, and credibility with Kia’s customers.

Personally Performed Duties

Expand the CSR strategy to be more inclusive and cohesive internally and externally.
Work with national partners to grow partnerships in meaningful ways that align with Kia’s brand and company culture.
Participate in and help lead the corporate philanthropy strategy.
Identify and lead signature CSR initiatives to maximize contributions and align with annual pillars.
Establish key metrics to measure and track CSR initiatives.
Oversee CSR partnership execution across regions and dealers.
Direct implementation of Kia’s CSR strategy, aligning it with the overall brand strategy and executing with regions and dealers.
Manage and execute CSR programs, including accountability for budget, performance, and results with regions and dealers.
Update the Executive Leadership Team regularly on CSR initiatives, opportunities, and employee engagement in those programs.
In partnership with the Legal Department, advise Kia regarding its legal obligations related to CSR, inclusion, and diversity, with recommendations to support compliance.

Qualifications/Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or equivalent work experience required.

Job Requirement

Minimum 5 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional programs, including oversight of external partners, agencies, budgets, and project teams.
Minimum 5 years of CSR, or marketing experience; experience may include a combination of philanthropic, agency, automotive, CSR, or DEI work.
Working knowledge of basic database platforms.
Proven ability to develop consensus with internal and external stakeholders through business-acumen-focused communication.
Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.
Demonstrated strengths in collaboration, strategic thinking, analytics, written and verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, planning, and innovation.

Specialized Skills And Knowledge Required

Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Strong agency-management and collaboration skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proactive leadership style.
PC skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Basic knowledge of data warehousing/database technology and CRM/Social Impact software solutions.
This role influences Kia’s brand reputation, customer perception, and trust. It requires a high level of individual judgment, self-reliance, and problem solving, as the incumbent serves as Kia America’s most knowledgeable leader in a sophisticated marketing discipline.

Competencies

Care for People
Chase Excellence Every Day
Dare to Push Boundaries
Empower People to Act
Move Further Together

Pay Range

$89,936.24 - $121,409.23

Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunities

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Employment Type

Full Time

Kia America

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