Lead TA Partner, Integrated Operations

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About the role

Led by Curiosity, Driven by Purpose

In careers from manufacturing to food science, Kerry’s 21,000+ people are shaping the future of food by helping to nourish and delight consumers worldwide. We are seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to serve as the strategic Talent Acquisition lead and primary point of contact for Integrated Operations in North America. This role will partner with business leaders, HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition colleagues to translate workforce priorities into practical hiring plans, provide talent-market insight and deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance and related technical functions. This includes collaborating through a regional team of capable Managers, Recruiters, Specialists & Vendor Partners.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a consultative recruiting leader who can move confidently between enterprise workforce planning, critical and niche searches, niche hiring challenges and continuous improvement while managing their own requisition load. The successful candidate will influence stakeholders, build sustainable talent pipelines and elevate the experience for candidates and hiring teams while advancing Kerry’s ambition to be First Choice for Best Talent. 

The Lead Talent Acquisition Partner will also be responsible for collaborating globally in, implementing & optimizing Talent Acquisition programs, tools, training, and processes that drive strong pipelines of ready, capable talent, while ensuring alignment with regional priorities. Additionally, you will identify opportunities through data-driven insights to stay ahead of market trends & improve, develop & deploy solutions, in collaboration with Global Talent Acquisition Leadership & that support greater innovation, efficiency & the creation of delightful experiences for all stakeholders, while ensure all programs are inclusive and aligned with achieving Kerry’s DI&B initiatives.

Most importantly, we’re looking for a team player with global experience who enjoys partnering with & working through cross-functional experts to drive Talent Acquisition projects from inception to completion and wants to have fun in a rewarding environment. Ultimately, you’ll be influencing & delivering on a multi-year roadmap & driving the evolution of Talent Acquisition practices at Kerry to the next level in our mission to be First Choice for Best Talent!

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the Talent Acquisition lead and single point of contact for Integrated Operations, advising leaders on hiring strategy, talent availability, competitive market conditions and practical solutions to workforce challenges. 

• Partner with Integrated Operations leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Management, Total Rewards and regional Talent Acquisition leadership to translate Strategic Workforce Planning and business demand into prioritized hiring and sourcing plans. 

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for critical, senior, niche and selected high-volume roles across Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and related technical disciplines, from intake through offer and onboarding handoff. 

• Guide and coordinate the work of Talent Acquisition Partners supporting Integrated Operations, setting clear priorities, sharing expertise, coaching around complex searches and promoting consistent ways of working. 

• Build and maintain qualified talent pipelines for priority capabilities and locations through market mapping, direct sourcing, referrals, talent communities, targeted campaigns and ongoing relationship management. 

• Provide credible talent-market intelligence, including availability, location dynamics, competitor activity, compensation considerations and sourcing-channel effectiveness, to improve decisions and manage stakeholder expectations. 

• Design structured recruiting strategies for difficult-to-fill and volume demand, including sourcing sessions, targeted outreach and partnerships with relevant community, education and industry organizations. 

• Champion Kerry’s Talent Acquisition guiding principles through strategic advisory, data-driven insight, employer branding, inclusive pipelines, strategic sourcing, process excellence and a delightful stakeholder experience. 

• Partner with recruitment marketing and communications colleagues to activate Kerry’s employer value proposition and develop authentic, role- and location-relevant attraction content for Integrated Operations audiences. 

• Use approved recruiting technology, CRM, AI-enabled tools, market insights and digital channels to improve sourcing productivity, pipeline visibility, candidate engagement and quality of delivery. 

• Own a transparent cadence of updates with business and HR stakeholders, escalating risk early and recommending actions to maintain hiring velocity and quality. 

• Monitor hiring data and leading and lagging indicators to identify trends, assess strategy effectiveness and recommend improvements in speed, quality, experience, sourcing mix and cost. 

• Ensure recruiting activity follows Kerry’s global Talent Acquisition process, local requirements, data standards, vendor governance and inclusive, bias-aware selection practices. 

• Manage external search and staffing partners selectively and responsibly, ensuring clear briefs, performance expectations, compliance and value for money. 

• Contribute to regional and global Talent Acquisition projects, capability building and continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen the function and support cross-regional alignment. 

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. 


• 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition and/or Talent Management experience within a corporate or similarly complex environment. 


• Strong experience recruiting for Integrated Operations-related disciplines such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality or other technical and operational functions. 


• Demonstrated success leading complex and critical searches while also shaping scalable approaches for recurring or high-volume demand. 


• Experience operating in a global, highly matrixed organization and influencing senior business and HR stakeholders without relying on formal authority. 


• Proven ability to coach recruiters and hiring leaders, establish clear ways of working and coordinate delivery across multiple stakeholders and locations. 


• Strong strategic sourcing, talent mapping and pipeline-management capability, with confidence engaging passive talent. 


• Ability to leverage Excel, PowerPoint and recruiting tools to interpret recruiting data and external market information, convert findings into clear insights and use evidence to influence decisions. 


• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management platforms, sourcing tools and AI-enabled recruiting technology. 


• Excellent project management, prioritization and problem-solving skills, with a practical continuous-improvement mindset. 


• Clear, concise communication and strong consultation, facilitation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills. 


• Commitment to inclusive hiring, candidate care, data quality, confidentiality and consistent process execution. 


• Experience in Food & Beverage, FMCG/CPG, manufacturing or another operationally intensive industry is strongly preferred. 


• Ability to travel within the region as business needs require. 


• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time within region and/or globally.

The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 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, internal equity, and Location.  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 12/01/2026.