Assistant Manager Compensation & Benefits (M/F/D)

at  Kia Europe GmbH

WHO ARE WE?

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars and trucks for more than 75 years.
Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services.
Kia Europe is the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, we lead 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, employing more than 5,500 persons, including about 3,500 blue collar workers in our state of the art car plant in Zilina, Slovakia.
Our headquarter is home to 37 different nationalities and this diversity is truly inspiring! This means that every day at Kia is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. The mix of ambitious and dynamic employees from all over the world is the fuel to our success. Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking forward to getting to know you!

• Administrate all aspects of the European compensation programs in the organization, including vital processes such as compensation planning, annual salary reviews, management incentive bonuses, and discretionary bonuses. Ensure that these processes are streamlined and aligned with the values and expectations of our dynamic workforce.
• Lead the Kia Recognition Program: Spearhead the Kia Inspiration Award, a platform designed to celebrate and reward the outstanding contributions of our employees and enhance peer-to-peer recognition.
• Keep a close eye on trends shaping the European market landscape: Continuously refine our Compensation Benefits system to enhance its effectiveness and relevance; engage with key stakeholders to stay informed about significant changes and emerging trends in Europe, ensuring that our programs remain competitive and attractive to young talent.
• Conduct salary analysis against external benchmark data and participate in external salary surveys.
• Perform routine grading assessments.
• Enhance transparency through communication: Prepare clear and transparent communications to employees regarding salary reviews, bonus results, and recognition program ceremonies. Foster transparency and openness in each process, empowering employees with the information they need to understand and appreciate their compensation packages.
• Support heads of people organization in the countries for basic questions related to compensation processes; serve as a resource for employees seeking clarification or guidance on compensation-related matters, reinforcing our commitment to supporting and empowering our workforce.