People & Organization Business Partner / Assistant Manager (All genders welcome)

Join the movement and find new inspiration

We have an exciting opportunity as:

P&O Business Partner/Assistant Manager (All genders welcome) in the People & Organization department at the Kia Europe Headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.

Job Mission:

As a Business Partner, you will take ownership of core processes and ensure their smooth execution. compliance with German labor. You will support leaders and employees across departments by aligning P&O practices with business goals. In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to managers and executives, offering sound guidance on people-related matters while helping to shape a strong, engaging workplace culture.

Your Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a defined business area, supporting managers and employees on all people matters.

• Act as a sparring partner to senior leaders by advising on workforce planning, organizational design, talent development, and team effectiveness.

• Support the implementation of core people processes (e.g., Recruitment, Performance Reviews, Development Plans, Succession Planning, internal Talent Acquisition).

• Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, headcount) and help translate insights into actionable people solutions.

• Ensure HR policies and practices are compliant with German labor law and aligned with Kia’s internal standards.

• Participate in cross-functional HR projects and contribute to shaping employee experience, DE&I initiatives, and culture programs.

• Provide guidance on conflict management and employee relations topics with a solutions-focused and empathetic approach.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements (tax, social security, and other regulatory obligations), including accurate and timely payments to authorities and service providers

• Support and partially steer recruitment processes, acting as a key contact for candidates and ensuring a smooth candidate experience

• Oversee reporting, preparation of employment-related certificates, and communication with external stakeholders such as health insurance providers and authorities

Your talents:

• German and English fluent (written and spoken), additional languages advantageous.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources/Business or the equivalent in related work experience.

• Several years of professional working experience as HR Business Partner or Generalist, HR Operations, or a comparable function, ideally within an international environment.

• Solid knowledge of German labor law, payroll, tax and social security regulations.

• Proven experience working with external providers, including coordination, validation, and quality assurance of payroll outputs.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, including interfaces to finance, time tracking, and benefits administration.
  Experience in handling audits, reporting requirements, and communication with authorities, health insurance providers, and other external stakeholders.

• Confident handling of HR systems (e.g. Workday or comparable) and very good Excel skills for KPI analysis and reporting.

• High level of accuracy, reliability, and sense of responsibility when dealing with sensitive employee data.

• Strong service orientation and ability to manage and resolve complex employee inquiries in a structured and solution-oriented manner.

• Strong interpersonal and consulting skills with the confidence to advise senior leaders.

• Discreet and trustworthy - able to handle confidential information with integrity.

• Data-driven, solution-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and take ownership of topics, even in a part-time role.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across functions and act as an interface between payroll, P&O, finance, and external partners.

Who are we?

At Kia, we are a global mobility brand with more than 75 years of experience. Since our founding in 1944, we have grown from manufacturing bicycles, motorcycles and cars to becoming a provider of mobility solutions, always guided by the changing needs of our customers.

Today, we continue to expand our portfolio of electrified and battery electric vehicles while developing new mobility services. Guided by our brand slogan, Movement that Inspires, we are exploring new ways to make mobility more convenient and relevant for people’s everyday lives. Through continuous innovation and a customer-centric approach, we aim to create products and services that inspire new possibilities and meaningful connections.

As the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation, we support 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus from our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. Together, we are more than 5,500 colleagues, including around 3,500 team members at our manufacturing facility in Žilina, Slovakia.

At our European headquarters, more than 50 nationalities work side by side, bringing different perspectives, experiences and ideas. This diversity is one of our strengths and contributes to the way we work, learn, and grow together. Every day brings opportunities to collaborate, develop new skills, and contribute to our shared success.

If you are looking for an environment where curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning are valued, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of the movement that inspires.

Should you still have doubts, we also offer:

• A vibrant international atmosphere where our workforce represents 50+ nations.

• Playing a pivotal role in shaping Kia's culture in Europe, actively contributing to its development.

• Exploring new solutions, where your creative input matters significantly.

• Enjoying a competitive compensation package, including a Job ticket, consistent on-the-job training, a complimentary staff restaurant, and engaging company events.

  
  

  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.