Short Description
Hyundai Motor Group, guided by the vision “Together for a better future,” is committed to advancing sustainable mobility and clean energy solutions across the globe.
As the European subsidiary dedicated to Energy & Hydrogen, we play a pivotal role in steering and aligning the Group’s activities to support Europe’s transition toward a carbon neutral future. Our mission is to build an integrated energy ecosystem that enables cleaner mobility, strengthens community resilience, and accelerates the adoption of renewable energy systems across the region.
Building on the Group’s proven capabilities and leadership in hydrogen technologies, we are expanding our activities across the broader European energy sector — and we invite you to join us in shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Role Summary:
As the Energy & Hydrogen Policy Specialist (m/w/d), you provide policy intelligence and recommendations, regulatory alignment, and advocacy efforts related to energy and hydrogen in Europe, ensuring Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG’s) strategic positioning within evolving EU frameworks and supporting engagement with government bodies and industry associations.
We want you to:
- Monitor and analyze European energy and hydrogen policies such as renewable energy directories, industrial decarbonization policies, hydrogen certifications, infrastructure regulations, energy taxation directives, state ads & funding frameworks, safety & technical standards and similar initiatives
- Ensure internal alignment with Hyundai Motor Group regional and global stakeholders on policy positions and regulatory compliance
- Build and maintain relationships with national authorities and regulatory agencies - especially in Germany - to support HMG’s energy and hydrogen initiatives in the European region
- Support / represent HMG in advocacy groups like the Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance, Hydrogen Europe, Clean Energy Partnership and other industry associations to influence and align on policy development
- Evaluate how EU and national regulations affect HMG’s renewable energy and hydrogen business strategies and work with Business Development teams to formulate strategic plans and initiatives to ensure alignment and capitalize on emerging opportunities
- Prepare policy briefs, reports, and recommendations for regional leadership to guide strategic decisions
About you:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Policy, Energy, Economics, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of relevant professional experience in energy, hydrogen, public policy, government affairs, or regulatory environments.
- Experience in government and regulatory stakeholder management.
- Strong ability to ensure strategic business alignment with evolving policy and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience working in matrix organizations and ensuring internal alignment across multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in policy monitoring, analyzing, impact assessment, and strategic translation into business implications.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
- Fluent in German and English
- Experience in preparing policy briefings, reports, and executive-level presentations.
We offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working policy
- Continued learning and professional development
- Car sharing and lease mobility program
- Complimentary daily lunch at our canteen and subsidized breakfast options
- Complimentary fitness facility and the opportunity to join various sporting clubs
- Highly international working environment