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Kia America Company Culture
Kia America Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Kia America's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
A+Team
AOutlook
BeNPS
BCEO Rating
BKia America CEO
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon
72 /100
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Diversity at Kia America
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at Kia America have rated Manager, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Kia America
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Kia America have rated Team, Meetings, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Kia America eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
20
Kia America employees are 20% more likely to recommend Kia America as a great place to work
| 57% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 6% | Passives |
| 37% | Detractors |
Working at Kia America
Working at Kia America is rated highly by 117 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kia America employees are most satisfied about Meetings, Team, and Outlook categories, putting Kia America’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Kia America was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kia America
B
Overall Company Culture at Kia America is rated B
Last updated 2 days ago
Top
25%
Kia America ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Kia America Employee Reviews
Out of 146 Kia America employee reviews, 53% were positive. The remaining 47% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kia America improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 53% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 47% |
Positive Reviews From Kia America Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?The people I work with.
- What makes you most happy at work?Everybody is friendly and positive
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is professional, talented and driven. And, committed to the customer.
Constructive Feedback From Kia America Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Comp is well below industry standards, and people are rarely, if ever promoted.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?As a district manager I work upwards to 60hrs a week. I have the same responsibilities as the higher paid managers yet I’m making 15 to 20k less than the ave
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?I’m not being paid for the job that I’m doing. I am at bare minimum an
Kia America Company Information
Kia America Company Overview
Official Kia Motors America Pinterest Account. Welcome. View photos, videos and more.
Kia America Mission, Vision & Values
Kia America Mission & Values
Kia Motors mission is to produce the best vehicles exhibiting superior technology, quality, and value through a spirit of continuous improvement, creativity, teamwork and value-based relationships . they strive for perfection
Kia America Vision Statement
Establishing a robust marketing culture that permeates every level of the organization and within which the distinct needs of customers are identified and met will continue to be our vision for the short, medium and long term.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kia.com |
| Founding Date | 1957 |
| Tel | 82-2-3464-1114 |
| Company Status | Private |
Kia America Competitors
Kia America competitors include Toyota and Hyundai Capital. Kia America ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kia America compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Kia America Employees
117 employees at Kia America have reviewed Kia America across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 117 Kia America employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kia America are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Kia America, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kia America are pleased with their team. 117 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Kia America are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kia America believe the environment at Kia America is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kia America is extremely fast. About 43% of the employees at Kia America work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Kia America are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Kia America - Employee Onboarding
Kia America employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Kia America KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Kia America employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Kia America's KPIs and OKRs.
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Kia America CEO & Leadership
Kia America CEO - SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon
72 /100
Kia America’s CEO SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon started in this role in 2018. SeungKyu’s approval rate is just above average, putting SeungKyu in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon is well regarded by employees for the Meetings Kia America offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. SeungKyu is most liked by employees with the company for Less than 1 Year and Male employees. However, employees with Entry Level experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Kia America’s competitors, SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon ranks just above Hyundai Capital’s CEO Ross Williams. With SeungKyu’s leadership, Kia America employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and Team. SeungKyu was rated slightly below average for Compensation.
Kia America Leadership
The Kia America Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon, Vice President, Sales Operations William Peffer, and Managing Director Richard Chacon
SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon CEO / President
SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon serves as the CEO / President of Kia America.
William Peffer Vice President, Sales Operations
William Peffer serves as the Vice President, Sales Operations of Kia America.
Richard Chacon Managing Director
Richard Chacon serves as the Managing Director of Kia America.
Soohang Chang Executive
Soohang Chang serves as the Executive of Kia America.
Kathleen Gleason Regional Director
Kathleen Gleason serves as the Regional Director of Kia America.
Dylan Hawkin Managing Director
Dylan Hawkin serves as the Managing Director of Kia America.
Byung Ahn Group Vice Chairman and CEO
Byung Ahn serves as the Group Vice Chairman and CEO of Kia America.
Victoria Bowers General Assembly
Victoria Bowers serves as the General Assembly of Kia America.
Roger Carter General Assembly
Roger Carter serves as the General Assembly of Kia America.
Kia America Salaries
How much does Kia America pay?
How much do people at Kia America get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kia America is $128,814, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $128,799, or $61 per hour.
At Kia America, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,357 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,531 annually. Average Kia America salaries by department include: Customer Support at $68,967, Sales at $149,132, Operations at $101,153, and Legal at $156,292. Half of Kia America salaries are above $128,799.
39 employees at Kia America rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 113 ratings) while 37 employees at Kia America rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 37 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Kia America employees include job titles like Director of Marketing. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Kia America employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $180k | $180k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $234k | $234k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $293k | $293k | 100th Percentile |
$128,814*
Average Compensation
$128,799*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Kia America Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Kia America
Diverse employees at Kia America score the company 66/100 across various culture categories, placing Kia America in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kia America across various culture dimensions.
Our Team Members are our company’s most valuable asset, not only because of their hard work and dedication, but the fact that each Team Member brings a different and unique perspective to the workplace. These perspectives allow us to create innovative solutions and the best products for our customers, our dealers, our suppliers, and the communities where we work and live.,,Each day, we aim to maximize the strength of diversity to create an inclusive and engaging environment that will not only allow us to attract, develop and retain the best team, but also allow each Team Member to bring their whole selves to the work place and bring out the best in each other.,,Different minds and exceptional thinking is what lead us towards achieving our mission and working together for a better future.
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Kia America Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Unique Office Space
Kia America PTO
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Kia America Careers
Kia America Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Kia America applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Kia America Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Kia America on Comparably
Candidates By Department
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Candidates By Location
Foothill Ranch | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kia America
Who is the CEO of Kia America?
Kia America CEO is SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon, their score by employees is 72
What is Kia America eNPS?
The eNPS for Kia America is 20
What is the salary for SEM Manager in Kia America?
SEM Manager average salary in the US is 82k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Kia America?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Kia America is 69k
Who are Kia America competitors?
Kia America main competitors are Toyota, Hyundai Capital
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