Learning and Leadership Partner

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

Here at Kerry, we're currently recruiting for a full time, permanent, Learning and Leadership Partner (focusing on Leadership Development) based in Naas, Ireland on a hybrid working model. 

Positioned within the Global Talent team and reporting to the Director, Global Learning & Leadership Development, this role will help Kerry employees learn by creating and enabling high quality Leadership & Management Development learning experiences and assets. For this position, we are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate previous expertise in Leadership & Management Development. 

This role will work closely with executive leaders, their leadership teams, HRBPs, and regional Talent & Diversity Leads to provide leaders and managers with a set of consistent tools, methodologies, and resources to own their ongoing development and build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to drive the sustainable nutrition strategy.  

Key responsibilities

• Carry out Learning Needs Analysis. 
• Lead on the development of quality Learning solutions, making sure that they work well in Kerry’s culture and business model. Get, and use, subject matter experts’ inputs where needed. 
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning solutions and propose improvements. 
• Be a thought leader on Learning and Leadership Development. Research and identify external L&D trends, technology, methodology and ways of working which might benefit Kerry. 
• Engage and partner with Kerry’s Learning Administration Team on all learning administration activities, acting as single point of contact for your Functional area. 
• Engage with wider Learning & Leadership Development community to share best practice in learning interventions, methodology, and latest learning trends. 
• Build strong relationships with relevant stakeholders

Qualifications and skills

Essential  

• A passion and energy for Learning and deep experience in all areas of the Learning cycle. 
• The ability to handle multiple, competing priorities and coordinate work across teams.   
• Experience of Leadership and Management Development programme management 
• Great communication skills 
• Experience of engaging with and influencing senior management and other stakeholder groups. 

Advantageous 
  

• Experience of working globally, in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment and an appreciation of cultural differences. 
• Using learning technology, and virtual tools to enhance the Learning experience. 
• Expert facilitation skills 
• CIPD or equivalent qualifications / certification. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economy, or a related field.  
• Food and Beverage industry experience 
   

What's in it for me?

Opportunity for career development, matched pension scheme to up to 10% and access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform. 

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.

One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.

One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.

We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

​Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Get in touch today- we look forward to meeting you!