Corporate Affairs

About Kia India Pvt Ltd

Kia India Private Limited is a premier automotive manufacturer and a subsidiary of Kia Corporation. Driven by its global brand ethos "Movement that Inspires," Kia India has rapidly grown into one of the country's leading automotive brands.

Manufacturing Hub: Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Penukonda, Sri Satya sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It spans over 500+ acres and boasts a highly automated production process, an engine shop, body shop, paint shop, and assembly lines.

Core Products: We design, manufacture, and distribute globally inspired, connected, and technologically advanced vehicles tailored to the Indian and international markets.

Position Overview

Location:  Kia India Pvt., Ltd., Penukonda Mandal, Sri Sathyasai District,

Formally (Anantapur District), Andhra Pradesh

Qualification: PG in any relevant discipline such as MBA/PGDM, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Economics, Commerce, Social Sciences, or related fields.

Designation: Asst. Manager / Dy. Manager – Team Member

Reporting To: Head of Section [Corporate Affairs]

Function: Corporate Affairs

Required Mandatory Skill Set:

Experience: 5–10 years of relevant experience in Government Relations, Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Affairs, or Liaison functions, preferably in the Automotive / Manufacturing / Industrial sector.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Government Relations & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain effective liaison with District Administration, State/Local Government Authorities, IALA and regulatory agencies.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with key Government officials and stakeholders.
• Monitor Government postings, transfers and changes in key officials relevant to the business.
• Act as the key coordination point for Government-related matters affecting the plant.

2. Approvals, Permissions & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate with Government Departments for approvals, licenses, permissions, NOCs, renewals and statutory clearances.
• Track approval status, timelines, renewals and pending Government requirements.
• Coordinate with internal functions to ensure timely submission of required documents.
• Follow up on Government queries, observations and pending approvals until closure.

3. Plant Operations & Government Support

• Support uninterrupted plant operations by resolving Government-related issues concerning production, logistics, utilities, roads, infrastructure, traffic and public services.
• Coordinate with District Administration and local authorities during critical operational issues and emergencies.
• Maintain an action tracker for critical Government-related operational matters and ensure timely closure.

4. Government Communication & Representation

• Draft official letters, representations, applications, briefing notes, presentations and Government correspondence.
• Represent the organization in Government meetings, inspections, hearings and coordination activities as required.
• Prepare meeting minutes, action points and ensure appropriate follow-up.

5. Policy & Regulatory Monitoring

• Monitor Government policies, notifications, Acts, Rules and regulatory amendments relevant to the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
• Track developments related to industrial development, labour laws, infrastructure and other business-critical regulations.
• Assess the potential impact of policy/regulatory changes and provide timely updates and recommendations to management.

6. Incentive Compliance

• Monitor Government incentive schemes and related eligibility and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance, HR, Projects, Legal and other functions for timely submission of claims and compliance documents.
• Track incentive milestones, Government queries, approvals and realization of benefits.

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain records of Government correspondence, approvals, inspections, meetings and statutory submissions.
• Maintain updated Government stakeholder/contact database.
• Prepare periodic reports on pending Government matters, regulatory developments, incentive compliance and key Government initiatives.
• Develop brief analytical reports on industrial infrastructure, regional developments and regulatory trends.

8. Management Support

• Provide early alerts on Government/regulatory developments that may impact plant operations or business.
• Support management in Government engagement, policy representations and resolution of critical Government matters.
• Maintain a proactive approach to identifying Government-related risks, opportunities and required actions.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Government Relations & Stakeholder Management
• Government Liaison & Regulatory Compliance
• Policy & Regulatory Monitoring
• Government Approvals & Incentive Management
• Strong Communication & Official Drafting Skills
• Negotiation & Problem-Solving
• Plant Operations & Business Support
• Analytical & Reporting Skills
• Strong Follow-up & Execution
• Integrity, Professionalism & Ethical Conduct

Preferred Qualifications

• PG  in any relevant discipline such as MBA/PGDM, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Economics, Commerce, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• MBA/PGDM in Government Relations, Corporate Affairs, Public Policy, Business Administration or HR will be an added advantage.
• LLB/LLM or qualification in Regulatory/Industrial Relations will be preferred.
• Candidates with any postgraduate degree along with relevant experience in Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Affairs or Manufacturing may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of Government policies, industrial regulations, labour laws, statutory compliances and Government incentive schemes will be preferred.
• Exposure to the Automotive/Manufacturing/Industrial sector will be an added advantage.

Desired Qualities

• Excellent drafting, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and professional official correspondence.
• Strong Government liaison, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, research and report-writing capabilities with attention to detail.
• Sound understanding of Government procedures, administrative processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• Proactive, solution-oriented and strong follow-up approach.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality and interpersonal skills.

Position Overview

• Location: Kia India Pvt., Ltd., Penukonda Mandal, Sri Sathyasai District, Formally (Anantapur Dis)
• Designation: Asst. Manager ~ Deputy Manager
• Reporting To: Head of Section
• Department: Corporate Affairs