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KAR Auction Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides vehicle auction services in North America. read more
KAR Auction Services Company Culture
KAR Auction Services Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
KAR Auction Services' Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
BDiversity
BProfessional Development
C+Team
C+Environment
CKAR Auction Services CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
James Hallett
60 /100
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Diversity at KAR Auction Services
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at KAR Auction Services have rated Manager, Compensation, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at KAR Auction Services
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at KAR Auction Services have rated Team, Work Culture, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
KAR Auction Services 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?"Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-30
KAR Auction Services employees are -30% more likely to recommend KAR Auction Services as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 54% | Detractors |
Working at KAR Auction Services
Working at KAR Auction Services is rated below average by 47 employees, across various culture dimensions. KAR Auction Services employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and eNPS have the most room for improvement, putting KAR Auction Services’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Columbus, IN. See below in detail how working at KAR Auction Services was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at KAR Auction Services
C-
Overall Company Culture at KAR Auction Services is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
KAR Auction Services ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
KAR Auction Services Employee Reviews
Out of 57 KAR Auction Services employee reviews, 63% were positive. The remaining 37% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping KAR Auction Services improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 63% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 37% |
Positive Reviews From KAR Auction Services Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Working with like minded people
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Interaction with peers and customers
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Very smart, and very down to earth.
Constructive Feedback From KAR Auction Services Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Learn the actual nature of the job
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Alignment and collective vision and the communication thereof
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Better balance across each business channel
KAR Auction Services Company Information
KAR Auction Services Company Overview
KAR Auction Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides vehicle auction services in North America.
KAR Auction Services Mission, Vision & Values
KAR Auction Services Mission Statement
“Our mission at KAR Auction Services is to invest in and leverage best-in-class technology solutions to provide continuously streamlined, elevated service to our customers,” said Watkins. “Achieving an Honorable Mention in the HP Discover Awards is a testament to our commitment, and an inspiration for us to continue dedicating ourselves to moving the technology needle forward.”
KAR Auction Services Values
- COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- CUSTOMER CARE
- EMPLOYEE WELFARE
- FUN
- INNOVATION
- INTEGRITY
- SAFETY
- TEAMWORK
| Headquarter | 13085 Hamilton Crossing Boulevard Carmel, IN 46032 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | karauctionservices.com |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Tel | 800-923-3725 |
| Company Status | Public |
KAR Auction Services Competitors
KAR Auction Services competitors include Workday, America's Car-Mart, and INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.. KAR Auction Services ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how KAR Auction Services 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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KAR Auction Services Employees
47 employees at KAR Auction Services have reviewed KAR Auction Services across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 47 KAR Auction Services 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 KAR Auction Services are not very pleased with their total compensation at KAR Auction Services, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at KAR Auction Services are generally satisfied with their team. 47 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at KAR Auction Services are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at KAR Auction Services believe the environment at KAR Auction Services is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at KAR Auction Services is comfortably fast. About 57% of the employees at KAR Auction Services work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at KAR Auction Services are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
KAR Auction Services employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at KAR Auction Services report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
86% of KAR Auction Services employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
KAR Auction Services employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
67% of KAR Auction Services employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining KAR Auction Services - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Columbus, IN about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Columbus, IN 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.
KAR Auction Services KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of KAR Auction Services' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 KAR Auction Services employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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KAR Auction Services CEO & Leadership
KAR Auction Services CEO - James Hallett
60 /100
James’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting James in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Columbus, IN. James Hallett’s employees rank KAR Auction Services in the Top 50% for Professional Development, in the Top 50% for Team, and in the Bottom 45% for Environment. Hallett is generally unpopular with KAR Auction Services employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to KAR Auction Services’s competitors, James Hallett ranks below both America's Car-Mart CEO Hank Henderson and Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach.
KAR Auction Services Leadership
The KAR Auction Services Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO James Hallett, President of Data as a Service Kayne Grau, and Chief Technology Officer and President of Digital Services Group Peter Kelly
James Hallett CEO / President
Mr. James P. Hallett, also known as Jim, has been the Chief Executive Officer of KAR Auction Services, Inc. since... read more
Kayne Grau President of Data as a Service
Mr. Kayne Grau serves as President of Data as a Service at KAR Auction Services, Inc. Mr. Grau served as the President... read more
Peter Kelly Chief Technology Officer and President of Digital Services Group
Mr. Peter J. Kelly has been the Chief Technology Officer of KAR Auction Services, Inc. since June 17, 2013. Mr. Kelly... read more
Eric M. Loughmiller CPA Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
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Donald S. Gottwald COO & Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Donald S. Gottwald, also known as Don, has been the Chief Operating Officer of KAR Auction Services, Inc. since... read more
Lisa Scott President of PAR North America
Ms. Lisa Scott has been President of PAR North America at KAR Auction Services, Inc since August 2017. Ms. Scott served... read more
Patrick Walsh Senior Vice President of Product Development
Mr. Patrick Walsh, also known as Pat, has been a Senior Vice President of Product Development at KAR Auction Services,... read more
Thomas J. Fisher Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Thomas J. Fisher, also known as Tom, has been Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of KAR Auction... read more
KAR Auction Services Salaries
How much does KAR Auction Services pay?
How much do people at KAR Auction Services get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at KAR Auction Services is $134,072, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,165, or $64 per hour.
At KAR Auction Services, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,440 annually and the lowest is a Marketing Associate at $40,000 annually. Average KAR Auction Services salaries by department include: Finance at $90,032, Legal at $158,874, Communications at $237,313, and Design at $123,140. Half of KAR Auction Services salaries are above $135,165.
24 employees at KAR Auction Services rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 78 ratings) while 24 employees at KAR Auction Services rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings).
Salaries contributed from KAR Auction Services employees include job titles like Developer, Marketing Associate, and Recruiter. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from KAR Auction Services employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $134k | $134k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $188k | $188k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $295k | $295k | 100th Percentile |
$134,072*
Average Compensation
$135,165*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
KAR Auction Services Salaries by City
KAR Auction Services Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at KAR Auction Services
Diverse employees at KAR Auction Services score the company 69/100 across various culture categories, placing KAR Auction Services in the Top 35% 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 KAR Auction Services across various culture dimensions.
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KAR Auction Services Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
KAR Auction Services PTO
KAR Auction Services' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is KAR Auction Services' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. KAR Auction Services' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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KAR Auction Services Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in KAR Auction Services on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Sales | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 18% | |
Customer Support | 18% | |
Product | 9% | |
Engineering | 9% | |
Other | 18% |
Candidates By Location
Indianapolis | 18% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 9% | |
Griffith | 9% | |
Mundelein | 9% | |
Chicago | 9% | |
Other | 45% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding KAR Auction Services
What is KAR Auction Services address?
KAR Auction Services location is at 13085 Hamilton Crossing Boulevard
Who is the CEO of KAR Auction Services?
KAR Auction Services CEO is James Hallett, their score by employees is 60
What is KAR Auction Services eNPS?
The eNPS for KAR Auction Services is -30
What is the salary for General Counsel in KAR Auction Services?
General Counsel average salary in the US is 209k
What are the salaries in the Admin in KAR Auction Services?
The average salaries for Admin in KAR Auction Services is 63k
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