Human Resources Leadership Development Program
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- Work setup
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Skills
Must have
- 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
Full description
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.