Workplace Planner

HATCI is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the Facilities Planning Team supporting our Michigan and California locations. As a Workforce Planner, you will contribute to the smooth operation of our facilities while gaining meaningful exposure to workplace planning and long-term strategy development.

This early-career position is well suited for candidates who are organized, collaborative, and eager to learn. Responsibilities include assisting with meetings, documentation, project tracking, and communications, as well as supporting space planning and programming for both new and existing facilities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in facilities operations and planning within HATCI’s innovative and dynamic environment.

• Provide administrative support including calendar management, meeting coordination, and correspondence
• Maintain and organize project documentation, including space requests, floor plans, reports, occupancy data, and team files
• Assist with data entry and reporting related to space utilization and project progress
• Coordinate logistics for any moves required and space planning activities
• Support communications with internal stakeholders, vendors, and consultants
• Assist in space planning and programming for departments and projects across the organization, collaborating with internal stakeholders
• Conduct site surveys and space audits to assess current layouts and utilization
• Support the preparation of space allocation proposals and options
• Help coordinate with design vendors, project managers, and internal departments during planning phases
• Assist in the analysis of space utilization, occupancy trends, and future needs to support strategy development
• Support the creation of scenario planning models and presentation materials for leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Facilities, HR, Finance, Operations) to gather data and insights
• Participate in strategic planning meetings and contribute to long-range planning initiatives
• As part of the Business Support Group, additional responsibilities may be requested on a need-basis, including but not limited to,
  • Tracking fixed asset projects and department budgets
  • Providing support in coordinating seat planning and assignment
  • Assisting in planning for other facilities’ agenda including RE100 initiative, Carbon Neutrality, Development of facilities’ standards, etc
  • Supporting Executives’ travel and external guests’ visits
  • Helping with event planning and actively supporting on the day of event
  • Coordinating other corporate initiatives and agenda that may fall outside the day-to-day activities listed above

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and dependable with the ability to multitask
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Interest in workplace trends, sustainability, and strategic facilities planning
• Willingness to learn space planning processes and facilities operations
• Bi-lingual (English & Korean)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Architecture, Facilities Management, Interior Design, Urban Planning or a related field is a plus
• 1-2 years of relevant planning, administrative, or facilities work is a plus; experience in workplace design or with space standards is helpful but not required
• General project management experience is a plus
• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

• Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Up to 10% travel (domestic and international)