GBS - Reward & Benefits Team Lead - 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

 

Work Location:         1Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama) 
Reporting To:            Reward, Benefits & Mobility Manager – APMEA & Europe
Working hours:         8.30am – 5.30pm

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to impact employees’ experiences directly while driving the organization’s strategic rewards agenda in a collaborative, innovative, and people-centric environment.

 

Key responsibilities

 

 

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and support the Rewards and Benefits team, ensuring team members possess the necessary skills and competencies, are motivated to deliver excellent service, and are given opportunities to develop and perform to the best of their capabilities.

 

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement strategic reward initiatives that align with the organization's goals and objectives.

 

Program Management:

• Oversee and manage key HR and Rewards programs, such as car programs, scholarship initiatives, education assistance, benefit plans, compensation plans, and recognition programs.

 

Compliance and Reporting:

• Maintain current knowledge of global government rules and regulations, ensuring compliance and effective delivery of pension and retirement plans for APMEA/Europe.

 

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Serve as the escalation point for employee or manager Rewards-related concerns, collaborating with Tier 1 GBS and escalating to Centers of Excellence (COE) or HR Business Partners (HRBP) when necessary.

 

Process Improvement:

• Develop and document procedures to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Work with HR Business Partners to educate teams.

 

Market Competitiveness:

• 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.

 

 

 

Qualifications and skills

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources management, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related and proven experience in a similar role within a global organization.
• In depth knowledge of benefits and compensation administration.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and projects simultaneously.