Government Affairs & Corporate Relations Assistant Manager

Hyundai Motor Company; İzmit; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Casual dress code

Job summary

Hyundai Türkiye is seeking a Government Affairs & Corporate Relations Assistant Manager to lead external engagement with government institutions and regulators, ensuring alignment with strategy and policy.

You will build relationships across ministries, industry bodies, and civil society, prepare executive briefings, and coordinate high-level visits while traveling frequently in Turkey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields
• Proven experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Corporate Affairs or External Relations
• Strong understanding of the Turkish regulatory and public policy environment
• Proven experience engaging with government institutions, policymakers, regulatory authorities, industry associations, and external stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel frequently for stakeholder engagement activities
• Ability to analyze complex regulatory, political, and business developments and provide actionable recommendations
• Strong analytical thinking, strategic mindset, and risk assessment capabilities
• Excellent presentation, reporting, and executive communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with government institutions, regulatory authorities, local administrations, diplomatic missions, and key external stakeholders.
• Represent Hyundai Motor Türkiye across government, industry, and public affairs platforms, including YASED, TOBB, DEIK, OSD, OİB, chambers of commerce, and relevant business associations.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments affecting the automotive industry, and assess potential business impacts and opportunities.
• Support the company's public affairs and advocacy agenda by engaging with policymakers, industry representatives, and external stakeholders to strengthen Hyundai Motor Türkiye's voice within the industry ecosystem.
• Conduct political, regulatory, and market intelligence analyses, identifying emerging risks, trends, and opportunities relevant to Hyundai Motor Türkiye's operations.
• Collaborate closely with all related departments (e.g., Legal, HR, Business Strategy, Finance, Purchasing, Production, Sales) on external affairs, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement matters.
• Coordinate government visits, official meetings, executive stakeholder engagements, and strategic external communication activities.
• Prepare executive briefings, stakeholder mapping, presentations, and management reports to support informed decision-making and business planning

Skills

Government relations

Public affairs

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields

Job description

Hyundai Türkiye invites you to become part of one of the world’s leading car manufacturers. Being a member of our international team, you have the chance to form the future of mobility together with experts inside a global company with a unique success story. As a well-organized, flexible and motivated professional, you will master diverse challenges and work in a dynamic environment with a strong customer focus.

We love to defy conventions and drive ambitious future plans with responsibility when it comes to mobility, quality and design. For these aims we need the right team and therefore, we need you. At Hyundai, we believe that the success of our organization lies in the passion and diversity of individual members. That is why we also commit to supporting them in their personal development, while offering an inspiring work atmosphere.

Join us for creating future mobility.

If you want to know more about us, then visit our accounts.

Website: https://www.hyundai-motor.com.tr/

Government Affairs & Corporate Relations Assistant Manager

Division: Administration

Department: Corporate Communication

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with government institutions, regulatory authorities, local administrations, diplomatic missions, and key external stakeholders.
• Represent Hyundai Motor Türkiye across government, industry, and public affairs platforms, including YASED, TOBB, DEIK, OSD, OİB, chambers of commerce, and relevant business associations.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments affecting the automotive industry, and assess potential business impacts and opportunities.
• Support the company's public affairs and advocacy agenda by engaging with policymakers, industry representatives, and external stakeholders to strengthen Hyundai Motor Türkiye's voice within the industry ecosystem.
• Conduct political, regulatory, and market intelligence analyses, identifying emerging risks, trends, and opportunities relevant to Hyundai Motor Türkiye's operations.
• Collaborate closely with all related departments (e.g., Legal, HR, Business Strategy, Finance, Purchasing, Production, Sales) on external affairs, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement matters.
• Coordinate government visits, official meetings, executive stakeholder engagements, and strategic external communication activities.
• Prepare executive briefings, stakeholder mapping, presentations, and management reports to support informed decision-making and business planning

You Will Also Need To Have

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields
• Proven experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Corporate Affairs or External Relations
• Strong understanding of the Turkish regulatory and public policy environment
• Proven experience engaging with government institutions, policymakers, regulatory authorities, industry associations, and external stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel frequently for stakeholder engagement activities
• Ability to analyze complex regulatory, political, and business developments and provide actionable recommendations
• Strong analytical thinking, strategic mindset, and risk assessment capabilities
• Excellent presentation, reporting, and executive communication skills

We Offer

Working on a global level and recognized internationally

Chance to enhance your competencies and unlock your potential

Structured training and ongoing career development

Flexible working hours (Flextime)

Casual dress code

“Hyundai Türkiye is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity in the workplace.”