WINNER: THE PAYWORKS AWARD FOR BEST CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STRATEGY

Hyundai Auto Canada

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Hyundai’s global headquarters (HMC) established five social impact areas for CSR initiatives, with the goal of Progress for Humanity: eco friendly, mobility innovation, traffic safety, future generations, and community. For Hyundai Auto Canada, we’ve focused our CSR efforts on Future Generations and established our CSR strategy as “Hyundai believes in a bright future driven by the youth of today.”

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By focusing our CSR support on organizations providing youth programs, we can be a partner in leading the development of social, educational, and emotional experiences. This, in turn, will lead to fuller lives, career success, and upward social and economic mobility. We will provide youth with the opportunity to discover and achieve their dreams. Formalized in 2020, we have built a strong foundation of charitable partners that support underrepresented Canadian youth. As our business and CSR program grow, we are excited for opportunities to align CSR initiatives across the globe. For 2025, we will be implementing a program called Hyundai Hope on Wheels, already well established in the USA. Through this initiative, we will be able to centre more of our CSR efforts on supporting childhood cancer research and support.

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Kirk Merrett

Director, HR & Administration

Vice President, Human Resources

Janine Pajot

Kirk Merrett

Director, HR & Administration

Kirk Merrett has been leading the HR & Administration team at Hyundai Auto Canada since 2013. Over the last decade, Hyundai Canada became an industry benchmark for attracting and retaining talent that is reflective of the diverse Canadian market. Kirk strongly believes in the personal and professional benefits of CSR and has been directly involved in a number of organizations, including the AURA board, HRPA board, 360°kids board (youth services); Special Olympics basketball coach, and hockey coach for special needs hockey team Donaldson’s Diamonds. Kirk and his team have driven several CSR initiatives that are youth-centered in education, mental wellness, and DEI.

Janine Pajot

Vice President, Human Resources

Janine Pajot is the Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, Janine is a member of the country leadership team responsible for governance and strategic direction for the Canadian organization. Janine is a recognized culture-building executive, passionate about people and a mental health advocate. She is dedicated to fostering high-performing organizations while ensuring a culture of inclusion and belonging. Janine is a certified executive coach supporting clients in Canada and internationally. She is a certified board candidate (CDI.I) with a global ESG competent boards certificate and designation (GCB.D) and serves on the board of directors for the Ontario Caregivers Organization.

Training & Development Manager

Faiza Zaidi

Training & Development Manager

Faiza Zaidi, a dedicated HR leader, stands out for her hands-on approach in fostering employee growth and regulatory compliance. Her role involves overseeing, supervising, and providing extensive training and development to the entire team, ensuring they grasp essential regulations and policies. She is a leader who believes in leading by example and demonstrates the way forward through on-the-floor coaching. As a supportive and approachable leader, she empowers employees to excel, resulting in heightened job performance and overall company success. Faiza's commitment to HR excellence is a beacon for her team and a vital asset to our organization.

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