Assistant Manager General Affairs & Facility Management (M/F/D) - 12 months contract

Join the movement and find new inspiration.

We have an exciting opportunity as:

Assistant Manager General Affairs & Facility Management (M/F/D) - 12 months contract

at the Kia Europe Headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany

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!

You will enjoy working with us if you like these things:

• A pulsating international environment. Our workforce is composed of people from 37 nations.

• Playing an active and important part in the development of Kia in Europe.

• Developing new frameworks and solutions.

• Demanding challenges to which you can creatively contribute.

• A competitive compensation package; private leasing offer; systematic off and on-the-job training, free staff restaurant, support as concerns Health Management and more.

The Challenges: High - The Job: Great.

1. Your initiative, energy and persistence will ultimately determine your success.

2. You will work in a network of experts in General Affairs and other business professionals.

3. You have the spirit that makes us successful.

You are +++ optimistic +++ flexible +++ ambitious +++ creative +++ dynamic +++ patient +++ resilient +++

Your Responsibilities:

• Supporting the annual budget planning and ongoing monitoring (OPEX - running costs, projects)

• Coordination of projects including budget management, obtaining offers and monitor progress, e.g. organization renovations, office removals and cost estimation / control and procurement

• Ordering and billing of services

• Monitor, plan and manage documentation of the building and technical maintenance procedures

• Coordination of external and internal technical audits and inspections of the building and its’ technical facilities

• Responsible for work safety (organize yearly work safety training and first aid helper, contact person to external work safety consultant, external office doctor)

• Taking care of the buildings management and access control system

• Prepare monthly reports to monitor our goals and identify necessary actions

• Together with the team: be responsible for the area of "General Affairs" (e. g. management of company cars, administration of company mobile devices, printers, coffee machines, office supplies, insurances and travel management) 

Your Profile:

• Minimum of 2-3 years relevant work experience in facility management or related business fields

• University degree in engineering or business studies with a focus in facility management or equivalent

• Team player with excellent communication, project management and coordination skills who likes to work in an international environment

• Profound knowledge of the building life cycle and experience in interacting with service providers, public authorities and contractual partners

• Basic knowledge of contract law (e.g. tenancy law, service contracts)

• Familiarity with the regular used IT tools 

• Ability to communicate fluently in both German & English

This position is initially open through a 12 months contract. If you’re interested to become part of our Kia team, please apply via our online portal. We are looking forward to getting to know you.