Entry Level Contract Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA

The Talent Experience Analyst supports the design and delivery of learning, engagement, and culture programs that shape the team member experience across Kia. Reporting to the Talent Experience Manager, this role coordinates program logistics and communications—especially in support of the New Hire Orientation/onboarding experience—administers systems (LMS, intranet, recognition and survey tools), prepares reporting and insights, and helps ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for team members and stakeholders.

Priority One – Talent Development Program Coordination (40%)

• Coordinate learning program logistics and operations (onboarding, compliance, leadership and role-based learning), including calendars, sessions, materials, enrollment, and communications.
• Support the New Hire Orientation program by coordinating session logistics, preparing facilitator/participant materials, managing invites and attendance, and tracking completion and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Administer learning systems and content operations (LMS/e-Learning setup, tracking, troubleshooting, completion reporting) to support a consistent learner experience.
• Maintain program documentation, templates, and job aids to support repeatable delivery and continuous improvement.

Priority Two – Team Member Engagement & Communications Support (30%)

• Support employee listening and engagement programs (culture and/or pulse surveys, onboarding and exit feedback, recognition platform administration) by coordinating cycles, preparing communications, and maintaining documentation.
• Draft and publish internal communications (emails, intranet posts, toolkits, presentations) that reinforce Kia values and drive program awareness and participation.
• Support culture events and activations (team member meetings, culture week, recognition moments) through planning and on-site execution support as needed.

Priority Three – Reporting, Insights & Change Enablement Support (20%)

• Monitor, analyze, and report program performance (participation, completion, satisfaction, and feedback trends); prepare summaries and recommendations for the Talent Experience Manager.
• Assist with change enablement for HR and workplace initiatives by maintaining stakeholder lists, drafting communications, developing job aids, and supporting training deployment.

Priority Four – Program Operations Support (10%)

• Support vendor coordination (contracts, service agreements, amendments, etc.) and budget administration tasks (PO support, invoice tracking, contract files, utilization tracking) and ensure process consistency and proper program documentation.

Personally Performed Duties

• Maintain learning program calendars, enrollment lists, facilitator coordination, room/Teams setup, attendance tracking, and post-session follow-up.
• Coordinate New Hire Orientation logistics and communications (room/Teams setup, materials, reminders, attendance/completion tracking) and collect participant feedback to support ongoing improvements.
• Create and distribute program communications and reminders; respond to team member questions and route issues appropriately.
• Publish and maintain intranet content related to learning and culture (program pages, FAQs, resources) and promote best practices for information quality and branding.
• Support survey and feedback administration (launch communications, distribution, reminders, basic analysis) and maintain reporting templates.
• Administer recognition and engagement tools (user support, content updates, reporting, program documentation).
• Prepare recurring dashboards and executive-ready slides summarizing program performance and insights.
• Assist with event logistics (vendors, catering, supplies, run-of-show, on-site support) for culture activations and team member meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Business, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 2–4 years of experience supporting learning, talent development, employee experience, HR programs, internal communications, or event/program coordination in a corporate environment.
• Hands-on experience administering systems such as an LMS/e-Learning platform, SharePoint/intranet, survey/engagement tools, and Microsoft 365 (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience creating and coordinating employee communications and program resources (emails, intranet posts, guides, FAQs, presentations).
• Experience tracking program metrics and using data to support recommendations; comfortable working with spreadsheets and dashboards.
• Nice to have: experience with vendor coordination, budget tracking, and/or facilitation support for training sessions.

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through; ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and comfort collaborating with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Analytical skills to track metrics, interpret basic trends, and maintain accurate reporting.
• Customer service mindset; professional discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other Requirements

• In-person work is performed at the Kia Irvine campus.
• May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including occasional evenings or weekends for events.
• Up to 5% domestic travel may be required (as needed for events, training, or business meetings).
• Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary office work; frequent sitting and computer use; occasional standing/walking and lifting up to 10 lbs.