Senior Corporate Affairs Specialist

Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center In Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center In Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a dedicated professional to lead Diplomatic & Public Institution Relations. You will build strategic relationships with embassies and trade offices in Singapore and coordinate public diplomacy efforts at the facility.

The role covers VIP visit management, academic partnerships, community engagement, reputation management, and external representation, driving Hyundai's collaborations and social impact in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strategic relationships with foreign diplomatic missions based in Singapore.
• Act as the primary contact for diplomatic protocol and relationship cultivation.
• Engage public institutions on collaborative and reputational initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute visit programmes for dignitaries and executives to the HMGICS facility.
• Manage end-to-end visit logistics including briefing materials, interpretation, gifting, and on-site coordination.
• Represent HMGICS at public diplomacy events and bilateral milestones.
• Cultivate relationships with universities, think tanks, and industry groups for non-commercial collaboration.
• Support thought-leadership initiatives in innovation, sustainability, and mobility education.
• Design and execute CSR and community engagement initiatives aligned with ESG commitments.
• Build partnerships with non-profits and cultural organizations in Singapore.
• Champion HMGICS's social impact narrative through on-ground programs.
• Develop briefing notes and talking points for leadership.
• Monitor external sentiment and developments relevant to HMGICS' reputation.
• Coordinate with PR to ensure consistent messaging across touchpoints.
• Plan and execute public affairs events and stakeholder forums.
• Represent the company at external forums and cultural associations.

Job description

Diplomatic & Public Institution Relations

• Build and manage strategic relationships with foreign diplomatic missions (embassies, high commissions, trade offices) based in Singapore, particularly those representing countries with strategic business interests and partnerships relevant to Hyundai Motor Group (especially with the Korean Embassy).


• Act as a the primary point of contact for diplomatic protocol, courtesy engagements, and relationship cultivation with foreign missions.


• Engage public institutions (e.g. museums, cultural bodies, non-regulatory public entities) on collaborative and reputational initiatives separate from formal regulatory or policy advocacy matters handled by the Government Affairs pillar.

VIP Visit Management & Public Diplomacy

• Plan, coordinate, and execute visit programmes for high-profile Korean and international dignitaries, diplomats, government delegations, and senior business executives to the HMGICS facility.


• Manage end-to-end visit logistics: protocol sequencing, itinerary design, briefing materials, interpretation needs, gifting, and on-site coordination with Facility Management, General Affairs, Public Relations, and Security teams.


• Represent HMGICS at public diplomacy events, receptions, and bilateral relationship milestones (e.g., Korea-Singapore diplomatic anniversaries).

Academic & Institutional Partnerships

• Cultivate strong relationships with universities, academic experts, key opinion leaders research institutes, business associations, and think tanks for non-commercial collaboration such as talks, campus engagements, internship pipelines, and knowledge-exchange programmes.


• Support thought-leadership initiatives that position HMGICS as a partner of choice in innovation, sustainability, and future mobility education.

Community Engagement & Social Impact

• Design, plan and execute CSR, sustainability, education and community engagement initiatives that align with and strengthen Hyundai Motor Group's reputation, ESG and social value commitments.


• Build and manage partnerships with non-profits, cultural organizations, and community groups in Singapore.


• Champion HMGICS' social impact narrative through on-ground community initiatives.

Reputation Management & Stakeholder Communications

• Support the development of stakeholder briefing notes, talking points, and engagement collateral for department and company leadership.


• Monitor and analyse external sentiment, stakeholder perceptions, and developments in Singapore relevant to HMGICS' public reputation, flagging risks and opportunities.


• Partner closely with PR functions to ensure consistent public affairs messaging across all external touchpoints.

Event Management & External Representation

• Plan and execute public affairs events, stakeholder forums, diplomatic receptions networking programs, cultural diplomacy engagements and outreach activities to enhance Hyundai Motor Group's external presence and stakeholder engagement.


• Represent the company at relevant external forums, cultural associations, and non-commercial industry gatherings (distinct from business/commercial chambers covered under Business Development).