Reward & Benefits HR Senior Executive - APMEA

About Kerry

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

Working hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm

As a Reward & Benefits HR Senior Executive, you will deliver end-to-end HR Rewards support with a strong focus on benefits and compensation administration, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Serve as the escalation point for employee or manager Rewards-related concerns, collaborating with Tier 1 GBS and escalating to Centre of Excellence (COE) or HR Business Partners (HRBP) when necessary.
• Oversee and manage key HR and Rewards programs, such as car programs, scholarship initiatives, education assistance, benefit plans, compensation plans, and recognition programs.
• Administer leave of absence programs for require region, ensuring a seamless experience for employees and compliance with policies.
• Handle employee lifecycle rewards processes, including new hires, life events, and terminations, to provide a smooth and engaging employee experience.
• Manage and administer pension and retirement plans for APMEA / Europe, ensuring compliance and effective delivery.
• Cultivate effective working relationships across Kerry by leveraging communication tools, fostering collaboration, and understanding HR Rewards policies and the unique needs of the business.
• Utilize Continuous Excellence tools to drive cost-effective solutions and deliver efficient resources for key stakeholders.
• Ensure all rewards programs comply with local and regional regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with HR Directors (HRDs), HRBPs, HR Managers, and COEs to execute and enhance the Rewards strategy effectively.
• Identify opportunities for program enhancements and proactively contribute to the evolution of the Rewards framework.
• Take on additional duties as required, contributing to the continuous improvement and success of the Rewards function.

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources management, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 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.