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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Hyundai Motor America have rated Work Culture, Retention, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Hyundai Motor America employees are -30% more likely to recommend Hyundai Motor America as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 56% | Detractors |
Working at Hyundai Motor America is rated below average by 63 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hyundai Motor America employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Hyundai Motor America’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Hyundai Motor America was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hyundai Motor America is rated D+
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Hyundai Motor America ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 74 Hyundai Motor America employee reviews, 57% were positive. The remaining 43% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Hyundai Motor America improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 57% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 43% |
What are some of the best things about your team?We work well together everyday
What is the best part about your compensation package?I don’t receive compensation packa
What makes you most happy at work?Flexible work schedule and the people i work with
What would you improve about your company's interview process?It was fine I guess
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Leadership makes the culture terrible for everyone which snowballs down the hill
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Stop screwing customers out of money and let us do the right thing for them
Hyundai Motor America is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Corporation that distributes Hyundai vehicles throughout the United States.
Hyundai was founded through the hard work, passion and pioneering spirit of its people. At Hyundai Motor America, we know that our differences make us stronger. Inclusion and diversity connect unique individual contributions across our company to challenge conventional thinking. Our successes — past and present — come from crafting innovative solutions. Inclusion and diversity assures Hyundai's continued success.
| Headquarter | Fountain Valley, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hyundaiusa.com |
| Founding Date | 1986 |
| Tel | (800) 633-5151 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | HYMTF |
Hyundai Motor America competitors include Hyundai Capital, Volkswagen, and Honda R&D Americas, Inc. Hyundai Motor America ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hyundai Motor America compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
63 employees at Hyundai Motor America have reviewed Hyundai Motor America across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 63 Hyundai Motor America employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Hyundai Motor America are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Hyundai Motor America, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hyundai Motor America are generally satisfied with their team. 63 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at Hyundai Motor America are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hyundai Motor America believe the environment at Hyundai Motor America is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hyundai Motor America is extremely fast. About 56% of the employees at Hyundai Motor America work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Hyundai Motor America are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Hyundai Motor America's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Hyundai Motor America employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Kyung’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Kyung in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Kyung Lee’s employees rank Hyundai Motor America in the Top 50% for Team, in the Bottom 40% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 40% for Work Culture. Lee is generally unpopular with Hyundai Motor America employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees, and by employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Hyundai Motor America’s competitors, Kyung Lee ranks below Hyundai Capital CEO Ross Williams.
The Hyundai Motor America Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Kyung Lee, CFO Sang Lee, and Chief Marketing Officer Dean Evans
Kyung Lee CEO / President
Kyung Lee serves as the CEO / President of Hyundai Motor America.
Sang Lee CFO
Sang Lee serves as the CFO of Hyundai Motor America.
Dean Evans Chief Marketing Officer
Dean Evans serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Hyundai Motor America. Dean started at Hyundai Motor America in... read more
Odnanref Onardem Managing Director
Odnanref Onardem serves as the Managing Director of Hyundai Motor America.
Harry May VP
Harry May serves as the VP of Hyundai Motor America.
Michael OBrien Vice President, Corporate Planning, Product Planning and Digital Business
Michael OBrien serves as the Vice President, Corporate Planning, Product Planning and Digital Business of Hyundai Motor America.
Brian Smith Chief Operating Officer
Brian Smith serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor America. Brian started at Hyundai Motor America in... read more
Lisa DeBlasi Manager, AP/Section Head, Finance
Lisa DeBlasi serves as the Manager, AP/Section Head, Finance of Hyundai Motor America. Lisa started at Hyundai Motor... read more
Randy Parker Vice President Sales
Randy Parker serves as the Vice President Sales of Hyundai Motor America.
How much do people at Hyundai Motor America get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hyundai Motor America is $104,066, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,024, or $54 per hour.
At Hyundai Motor America, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $247,592 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $38,368 annually. Average Hyundai Motor America salaries by department include: Sales at $205,236, IT at $101,593, Finance at $76,976, and Operations at $91,597. Half of Hyundai Motor America salaries are above $113,024.
19 employees at Hyundai Motor America rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 59 ratings) while 19 employees at Hyundai Motor America rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $109k | $109k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $206k | $206k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $258k | $258k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $262k | $262k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Hyundai Motor America across various culture dimensions.
Hyundai Motor America's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year.

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In 2019, Hyundai Motor America applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of Hyundai Motor America?
Hyundai Motor America CEO is Kyung Lee, their score by employees is 63
What is Hyundai Motor America eNPS?
The eNPS for Hyundai Motor America is -30
What is the salary for Director of Product in Hyundai Motor America?
Director of Product average salary in the US is 175k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Hyundai Motor America?
The average salaries for Operations in Hyundai Motor America is 92k
Who are Hyundai Motor America competitors?
Hyundai Motor America main competitors are Hyundai Capital, Volkswagen, Honda R&D Americas, Inc