Human Resources Leadership Development Program

At Kerry, we're obsessed with food and an ambition to provide 2 billion people access to more sustainable nutrition. Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company, serving the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day, we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people around the world.

Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you the opportunity to shape the future of food while building your career in a truly global organization.

The Kerry Leadership Development Program is a 24-month rotational program, which will begin on July 12, 2027. 

Human Resources Overview

The Human Resources function plays a critical role in enabling Kerry's business strategy through attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining world-class talent.

Throughout the program, you will work alongside HR leaders, business stakeholders, people leaders, and cross-functional partners to support talent strategies that drive organizational performance and employee growth. You will contribute to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, employees are empowered to develop their careers, and teams are equipped to perform at their best.

Rotations may include experiences across Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Learning & Development, and/or HR Business Partnering, based on business needs and individual development goals.

From day one, participants will contribute to real business priorities, manage meaningful projects, build strong stakeholder relationships, and develop the leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities that support future HR leadership opportunities across Kerry.

What You'll Do

You will be exposed to a range of centers of expertise such as:

Talent Acquisition:  Participants may support initiatives that help Kerry attract and hire top talent while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

Responsibilities may include:

• Partnering with recruiters and business leaders on talent attraction, requisition management, and candidate management.
• Supporting recruiting, employer branding, candidate sourcing, and talent pipelining efforts.
• Assisting with candidate engagement activities and recruitment process improvements.
• Leverage AI (Phenom, etc.), sourcing tools, market mapping, and digital channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, campaign-based outreach & community engagement).
• Supporting inclusive hiring practices and helping create equitable access to career opportunities.
• Building diverse talent pipelines that support Kerry's long-term talent and business strategies.

Talent Development & Learning:  Participants may support programs that help employees grow, develop, and achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting talent review & succession planning activities including pipeline enhancement, critical role identification and annual talent process
• Supporting annual Career Conversation launch
• Assisting with high potential development, career development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Coordinating and supporting learning and capability-building programs.
• Partnering with business leaders to promote a culture of continuous learning and feedback.
• Supporting initiatives that strengthen internal mobility and career growth opportunities.
• Analysing talent metrics and recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Helping ensure learning and development opportunities are accessible, inclusive, and aligned to employee and business needs.

HR Business Partnering:  Participants may partner with HR leaders and business teams to support people strategies that align with organizational priorities and business objectives.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Support new hire onboarding initiatives to set new hires up for success
• Participating in organizational design and change management projects.
• Analyzing people data and identifying trends to support business decision-making.
• Collaborating with leaders to address employee experience and team effectiveness opportunities.
• Supporting programs and initiatives that foster engagement, belonging, and high performance.
• Gaining exposure to how HR partners work with leaders to build inclusive workplaces where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive.

Qualifications and Skills

What you'll need to be successful

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Communications, or a related field
• Expected graduation between December 2026 and May 2027
• Demonstrated leadership experience through internships, student organizations, campus involvement, work experience, athletics, military service, volunteer activities, or community engagement
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Curiosity, learning agility, and a desire to understand how people strategies drive business performance
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, perspectives, and stakeholders
• Geographic flexibility to support rotational opportunities, where applicable
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 in Annual Salary.  Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.  In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation.  Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.  This job posting is anticipated to expire on March 31, 2027.

 We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

​Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).                  

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.