Hyundai Canada's Kirk Merrett honoured among 2024's Top 10 Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief People Officers by DiversityCan Magazine

May 22, 2024 by Hyundai Auto Canada

Hyundai Canada proudly congratulates Kirk Merrett, director of human resources and administration, on being named one of DiversityCan Magazine's Top Ten Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief People Officers for 2024. This accolade recognizes champions of diversity, equity and inclusion who have developed remarkable strategies for making significant social impacts and work to remove the barriers to equal opportunities within their organization and beyond.

Hyundai Canada is dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of its customers. To achieve this, the company has put a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion as the foundation of its organizational culture. Under Merrett's leadership in the human resources department, Hyundai Canada has made significant strides in diversity and gender inclusivity.

'I'm thrilled to be recognized among other leaders in human resources by DiversityCan Magazine. Embracing a diverse and inclusive workplace has helped Hyundai Canada thrive, and I believe, is simply the right way to approach talent management,' says Merrett. 'I'm proud to see our work to help advance diversity within the industry continually recognized, making Hyundai Canada an employer of choice for current and aspiring automotive professionals across wide-ranging communities, identities and genders.'

Currently, 39 per cent of employees at Hyundai Canada identify as female and the organization continues to focus its efforts towards developing a pipeline for female leaders. Since 2018, it's increased female representation in national manager roles to 50 per cent. As the first automaker to sign the BlackNorth pledge, Hyundai Canada is also committed to uplifting Black communities both within the workplace and in the broader community, through CSR and volunteer initiatives, mentorship opportunities and professional development.

Leading with a people-first approach, Hyundai Canada strives to maintain a culture where everyone can learn, collaborate and support one another in the automotive industry.