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Kia Europe GmbH What's it like to work here?
Kia
Europe
GmbH
What's it like to work here?
Employee Satisfaction
- 2.7Salary/Social benefits
- 2.5Image
- 2.4Career/Professional development
- 2.7Working atmosphere
- 2.4Communication
- 3.1Collegiality
- 2.4Work-Life Balance
- 2.4Leadership behavior
- 3.0Interesting tasks
- 2.6Working conditions
- 2.6Environmental and social responsibility
- 2.6Equality
- 2.8Interaction with older colleagues
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Kia Europe
Industry average: Automotive
Employees at this company especially notice the following factors: Closely monitor employees and Use hierarchy for decision-making.
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Kia Europe
Industry average: Automotive
Movement that inspires. #Kia
Who we are
Kia has a long history of making cars, but actually we started making bicycles back in 1944. For over 75 years, we have been putting people on the move. We have proudly delivered solutions that help people move from one location to another, connecting them with each other and bridging physical and emotional distances between them. Movement has always been at the heart of our brand and moving people at the core of our business.
We believe movement inspires ideas. That is why we at Kia create the space for you to get inspired, and more time to bring your ideas to life. This is why we exist.
Movement is also an important part of our mindset at Kia. It is shared among our nearly 5000 employees in the Region, in all areas of our organization and in our Plant. This agile and can-do attitude is proudly lived across the 14 European subsidiaries we operate in, among colleagues from more than 40 nations.
A mindset of moving forward, always striving, and of constant improvement - a growth mindset. This mindset led us to achieve great success such as: becoming certified as Great Place to Work, winning European Car of the Year in 2022 with our EV6 and being nominated for the award in 2024 with our EV9.
With more than 600,000 units registered in Europe in 2023, we keep on challenging ourselves and improving. We dare to push the boundaries of what’s possible, chasing excellence every day, always knowing that people are the heart of everything we do. We work together to inspire our customers and our colleagues, empowering each other to make progress.
So, what are you waiting for? Join us now!
Company facts
Employees1,001-5,000 employees
RevenueCreating sustainable mobility solutions that inspire movement around the world
What we offer
Benefits
The following benefits were most frequently mentioned in the 31 employee reviews.
Cafeteria- Team events
- Good transport links
- Company car
- Internet access
- Flexible working hours
- Meal allowance
- Discounts
- Parking
- Home Office
- Company phone
- Accessible
- Stock or equity options
- Coaching
- Health-promoting measures
- Pension plan
- Company physician
What Kia Europe GmbH says about benefits
From free lunch in our international canteen (with both Korean and European food), to private car leasing, to yoga class, to complimentary job ticket: the benefits you will experience in Kia Europe are several! You will benefit from our remote working policy, which allows you to work from home 2 days per week and have a flexible time schedule.
Learn more about our benefits.
What makes working with us special?
International environment
Everyone is free to be themselves at work, regardless of background, culture or identity.With over 40 nationalities, Kia Europe offers an international and diverse work environment. We work together across teams and countries, embracing diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals.
Development and Career Growth
From your first day, your development is our priority. This is why your start in Kia begins with onboarding programs and virtual events designed for you. With free access to LinkedIn Learning and customized internal courses you can always improve and sharpen your skills: you are the driver of your development. On a regular base, you can define your areas of interest for your career and your learning goals in your Personal Development Plan.
Hybrid workplace
Kia Europe offers the option of working from home for up to 2 days per week. Our offices are designed to work in a dynamic way, thanks to an activity-based working environment that includes flexible spaces for different needs.
Work-life balance
People are the heart of everything we do. We work together to inspire our customers and our colleagues, empowering each other to make progress. We dare to push the boundaries of what’s possible, chasing excellence every day.
Location
What employees say
What employees like
Working at Kia Europe is genuinely rewarding because of its highly international environment and the dynamic, young generation that shapes our culture. I appreciate how supportive my colleagues are—there’s always someone willing to help, share knowledge, or collaborate. The benefits are another big plus: having an individual training budget allows me to grow continuously, and the free canteen is a great everyday perk.
The working style is fast-paced and intense, which keeps things exciting and pushes me to perform at ...
Free lunch (even we know there’s no such thing as “free lunch”).
Location is nice. Canteen is great. Very International. Nice industry to work in.
International environment. Great canteen(free).
Internationales Team, Hohe Autonomie bei den eigenen Aufgaben, Leistungen wie Jobticket und kostenlose Kantine
What employees don't like
Usually, it is quite difficult to get a timely response from P&O, payroll, and GA. Fortunately, I have had very few issues with their topics, but I know colleagues who still face problems after years with salary calculations or find it very hard to book a pool car, as their tickets are often replied to very late.
Toxic leadership.
Culture, hierachy, salaries are not great
Level of transparency.
Diskriminierung, Qualität wird mit Quantität verwechsel hinsichtlich Arbeitszeiten....
Suggestions for improvement
It would be helpful to provide more support to interns, such as a document outlining all the important steps needed to settle in Frankfurt and Germany. For example, a guide explaining the anmeldung process, health insurance registration, and similar topics. I know that other companies, including Hyundai Motor Europe, offer something similar. Additionally, it would be beneficial to connect new interns with current interns before their first day, so they can start building relationships and receive advice on finding housing ...
A shift in Kia Europe’s leadership approach is urgently needed.
For Kia to truly embody the values it promotes, it must move beyond mere words and begin aligning its daily practices with its stated principles.
They need to change or adapt to the European culture. As expected, due to the fact that it is a strongly Korean influenced company, the hierachy and its complexity play a very important role. Sometimes you also feel the "fear" of doing things or asking questions, which is not desired in a company that on paper wants to innovate and be customer-centric.
Reduce the control from HQ and more trust on local.
Gleichbehandlung und Fairness sucht man bei KME vergeblich. Schwanger werden und mit Kind Teilzeit arbeiten geht bei KME nicht. Es gibt keinen Betriebsrat im Unternehmen oder eine andere Instanz die AN-Interessen vertritt. In Summe: nichts in das man investieren sollte, Glücklich sein kann mit KME nicht funktionieren.
Highest and lowest factors
Highest rated: Collegiality
3.1
The highest rated factor of Kia Europe is Collegiality with 3.1 points (based on 9 reviews).
In my department, the cohesion is very high. People from different areas continuously ask for support from others, and nobody has ever held back. Personally, I have asked for help several times, and everyone has always been kind and supportive to me.
Die Kollegen halten zusammen, was in dieser Umgebung auch notwendig ist, um motiviert zu sein
Man hilft und achtet sich, wobei ein Koreaner mehr "Wert" ist.
Es herrscht die Wir gegen Die Stimmung vor. D.h. der Zusammenhalt unter den Europäern war meist gut bis sehr gut.
Lowest rated: Communication
2.4
The lowest rated factor of Kia Europe is Communication with 2.4 points (based on 10 reviews).
Kia Europe’s approach to communication reflects its broader culture of blame and mistrust.
Managers often discuss colleagues disrespectfully in open spaces. This lack of professionalism discourages open communication.
Public reprimands are common, and new employees are often introduced to this environment with minimal onboarding or training.
The command-and-control management styles creates an environment of fear and high stress, making it difficult to communicate issues effectively.
Es gibt keine strukturierte interne Kommunikation - man erfährt eher über die Presse, was es Neues gibt!
Infos nur auf Nachfrage, wenn überhaupt.
Bessert sich etwas. Aber Mitarbeitern nach dem Mund reden hilft nicht. Keine Eigeninitiative des Managements.
Jährlich globale Mitarbeiterzufriedenheitsbefragung, MA Antwort kann eingegrenzt. Ergebnisse sieht man nur Ausgewähltes. Da man nicht alles sieht wird man mit Dingen konfrontiert die man noch nicht gesehen hat.
es gibt kaum kommunikation zwischen koreaner und Angestelltern, mangelnden Infos sind die Norm in der Kommunikation zwischen verschiedenen Abteilungen.
Career and Professional development
Career/Professional development rating
2.4
Career/Professional development is rated with an average of 2.4 points (based on 10 reviews).
For interns, especially after the hiring freeze, there are basically no opportunities for careers within the company. I’ve seen many interns who wanted to stay but had to leave because there were no open positions, even though their work was very supportive to the team and showed the need for an additional person. Sometimes it seems like Hyundai Motor Group is advocating for retaining talent in the group, but then does nothing to make it happen. Every time a good ...
Unlike many dynamic organizations, Kia has limited plans for expansion, which restricts the availability of new roles and career advancement opportunities within the company.
This lack of growth at the organizational level means that employees hoping to climb the corporate ladder often find themselves facing a stagnated career path, with few openings for promotion.
Further compounding this issue, Kia’s management approach includes a structured guideline for evaluating employee performance, which mandates that a certain minimum percentage of employees receive the ...
Management-Stellen wurden meist durch Neu-Einstellungen besetzt,. statt durch Weiterqualifizierung der eigenen Mitarbeiter.
Es gibt Möglichkeiten, aber begrenzte Budgets und keine Zeit teilzunehmen. Mehr Schein als sein
Zu lean aufgestellt um Perspektiven zu bieten.
Questions about reviews and salaries
- Kia Europe is rated an average 2.5 out of 5 by employees and applicants. In comparison to the rest of the industry Automotive (3.5 points), Kia Europe is worse. Based on 2 year ratings, 67% of employees and applicants would recommend Kia Europe as an employer to others.
- Based on overall 30 ratings, 23% rate their salary and benefits as good or very good.
- Based on data from 15 culture reviews, employees perceive the company culture at Kia Europe as rather traditional.