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

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

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.

Exempt

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.

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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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

• Care for People
• Chase Excellence, Every Day
• Dare to Push Boundaries
• Empower People to Act
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