Junior People & Organisation Business Partner / HR Administrator (12-18 month FTC)

Support the People Organisation team with a specific focus on the following: Performance Processes – Initiate, communicate, support and track completion of core company performance processes including Mid Year Year End performance reviews and Performance Development Plans, leveraging resources and templates from Kia Europe Learning Development – organising and booking of training courses, liaising with providers, communication of resources for inspiring learning Onboarding – assign relevant tasks and training for new joiners, coordinate and support delivery of brand and group induction sessions Budget Management – processing of all non benefit related invoices with the People Organisation team as well as tracking of spend vs. Budget, setting up suppliers, liaising with Finance as required Recruitment processes – ensure that the company's end to end recruitment processes align with best practice resulting in the attraction of top talent and an engaging candidate experience that aligns with Kia UK's Inclusion Plan. Also responsible for exploring and coordinating outreach opportunities to raise awareness of opportunities with Kia and the automotive industry. Intern recruitment – Manage the annual intern recruitment process Social Committee - Coordinate and lead the Kia UK Social Committee to deliver events that support our culture and drive engagement throughout the year General Support - Support the People Organisation Team with researching and updating new processes, policies and tools and adhoc projects. Provide general administrative support to the PO team when required. Keep up to date with employment law ensuring KUK maintains best practice

Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry's largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments and was the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2023. With 190 Kia Dealers across the country, Kia is now widely known for its advanced electrified products offering the technology of tomorrow, today. Spearheading this charge are award-winning products including the fully electric EV6 – Kia's first dedicated electric vehicle, the 2024 World Car of the Year the EV9 and the all new electric compact SUV and World Car of the Year 2025 the EV3. Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and ever-evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK, a positive step towards becoming a leading global sustainable mobility solutions provider. People are central to Kia UK and every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. This was recognised with Kia UK named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces™ 2024 and 2025 by Great Place To Work®, and also ranked in the 2024 Best Workplaces™ for Women, Development, Wellbeing, and Manufacturing, Production Transportation. Kia employees reported positively on areas such as working atmosphere, trust in management, corporate strategy, pride in working for the company, benefits, facilities and much more!