Reward, Benefits & Mobility Manager - APMEA & Europe

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for 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 across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

As the Rewards and Global Mobility Manager and part of our Employee Experience Services section of our Global Business Centre, you will be responsible for leading a team of highly skilled Specialists on a journey to be a world class service delivery team, ensuring a right first time approach through innovative ways of working and the elimination of waste all the while delivering standardised, customer-centric services and solutions to our Employees and our People Managers across the globe.

Key responsibilities

• Shaping the Future of Rewards: Develop and implement a future-focused Rewards strategy aligned with our business objectives. This includes designing innovative compensation; benefits packages, conducting market analysis to ensure competitiveness, and staying ahead of industry trends.
• Global Mobility Expertise: Lead the design and implementation of a best-in-class Global Mobility program. 
• Craft mobility policies, manage the relocation process for high-potential employees and executives, and ensure compliance with complex regulations worldwide. 
• Building a High-Performing Team: Foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence within your team. 
• Provide coaching and development opportunities, implement effective performance management practices, and empower your team to deliver exceptional service.
• Driving Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and ensure a approach for rewards and mobility services. 
• Leverage technology and data analytics to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Subject Matter Expertise: Become the go-to expert on all things Rewards and Global Mobility. 
• Provide guidance and consultation to the business and HR teams on compensation, benefits, global mobility practices, and market trends. 
• Conduct research, provide in-depth analysis, and deliver clear and actionable recommendations.
• Building Strong Relationships: Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across the organization, including Centers of Excellence (COEs), HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and Global Experience Solutions Leads. 
• Lead team and support Rewards and Mobility activities including benefits, compensation, annual Rewards cycles, annual audits, mobility and other plans as applicable.
• Ensures that team members possess the necessary skills and competencies, are motivated to deliver excellent service and are given the opportunity to develop to perform to the best of their capabilities, in line with GBS Competency Framework and Continuous Excellence practices for Rewards and Mobility.
• Develop and document procedures to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and work with HR Business Partners to educate teams.
• Provide compensation and benefits consultation to the business and HR teams on relevant topics including market competitiveness, total remuneration/benchmarking studies, market trends and best practices. 
• Create and maintain a culture of Continuous Excellence across your team by enabling an environment of continued growth and development, implementing continuous excellence tools and routines and ensuring representation of the Tier 2 section in Continuous Excellence Pillar groups
• As the Rewards and Global Mobility Manager and part of our Employee Experience Services section of our Global Business Centre, you will be responsible for leading a team of highly skilled Specialists on a journey to be a world class service delivery team, ensuring a right first time approach through innovative ways of working and the elimination of waste all the while delivering standardised, customer-centric services and solutions to our Employees and our People Managers across the globe.

Qualifications and skills

• Proven Leadership Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Rewards & Mobility Expertise: Extensive knowledge of reward structures, compensation and benefits practices, and global mobility principles and best practices.
• Strategic Thinking: Develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with the overall business goals.
• Compliance & Regulations: Experience navigating complex regulations and ensuring adherence to compliance and reporting requirements in a global environment.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Data Analysis & Problem-solving: Analyze data, identify trends, and develop solutions to improve processes and service delivery.