Sr. Social Impact Manager Job at Kia America, Inc., Irvine, CA

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  • Kia America, Inc.
  • Irvine, CA

Job Description

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

Summary

This role will develop, manage, lead and execute Kia’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Program. This includes the development and management of both Kia’s CSR and DEI strategy, their creation and implementation, and leading Kia’s overall CSR and DEI partnerships, programs and corporate philanthropy. The role will assure alignment with Kia’s corporate philosophy and values and implement strategy and action items to improve Diversity, Equality and Inclusion competencies throughout the company. 

Major Responsibilities

1st Priority - 50%

CSR Strategy, Creation, and Implementation:
Establish the strategy for leading and executing the creation and implementation of Kia America’s (KUS) corporate social responsibility objectives, including program management, partnership development and benchmarking activities. Continue to enhance KUS’s Corporate Social Responsibility program to ensure it is sustainable and aligns with KUS’s business goals while demonstrating value to its stakeholders, customers, Team Members, communities, and partners.

 

2nd Priority - 50%

DEI Strategy, Creation, and Implementation:
Develop, execute and evaluate guiding principles for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion that are aligned with Kia Motors’ Corporate Philosophy and Values and position KMA among the leaders in this field.

Advise and represent the Company externally on all Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion-related matters, including but not limited to communications with (a) governmental entities and public organizations/agencies; (b) communities with national, regional and local reach; (c) private organizations/entities with special interests in Diversity, Equality and Inclusion matters. Drive organization in addressing these issues, make recommendations to policies, procedures, and organizational principles/business plans/etc.

Education/Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing or equivalent work experience required.

Overall Experience

  • Minimum 7-10 years marketing experience. Can be a combination of any: agency, auto, CSR/DEI

Directly Related Experience

  • Automotive OEM experience preferred
  • Minimum 7-10 years CSR or DEI, operations and/or marketing experience at another organization
  • Working knowledge of basic database platforms.
  • Proven skills in developing consensus with internal and external stakeholders via business acumen focused communication.
  • Demonstrated success in a fast paced, high workload environment.
  • Demonstrated skills in collaboration, strategic thinking, analytics, written and verbal communications, organization, attention to detail, planning and innovation.

Skills

Ability to work with multiple stakeholders (internal and external)

Basic knowledge in data warehousing/database technology and CRM software solutions

Proactive leadership style

Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Strong agency management and collaboration skills

Strong command of data sets, customer behavior, segmentation and modeling

Strong oral/written communication skills

Competencies

Care for People

Chase Excellence, Every Day

Dare to Push Boundaries

Empower People to Act

Move Further, Together

Pay Range

$108,209 - $156,133

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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Work experience placement, Local area,

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