Early Career Program - HR

Requisition ID 65295

Position Type Kerry Graduate

Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Join Kerry and Shape the Future of Sustainable Nutrition

At Kerry, we’re tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges delivering sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people while protecting our planet. It’s a monumental task, and we need ambitious profiles bursting with innovative solutions to real-world problems. If you’re an agile, collaborative team player, we offer a career where you can make a real difference and help secure our future. Do you have what it takes to deliver sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people?

Rise to the challenge with one of our Early Careers Programs.
This permanent, full-time role begins with a structured 2-year programme. From day one, you’ll be immersed in real-world challenges, supported by a global network of mentors, and empowered to make meaningful contributions. With structured learning, cross-functional exposure, the programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in your career.

About the role

At Kerry, Human Resources is central to our business, driving strategy and objectives by recruiting, managing, and developing our people. We strive to be a unified Global HR Team, fostering an engaging environment for our most valued asset—our people. Our HR Early Career Programme provides real responsibilities and diverse experiences over a 2-year period, within a supportive and learning-focused environment.

The program includes
Hands-On Experience No matter your role, you’ll contribute to driving our business forward.
Personal Development Regular one-on-one conversations with your manager will help you discuss your development and career aspirations.
Structured Growth Our HR Career Framework supports your growth within the HR Function.
Mentorship A designated mentor will guide you, helping you achieve your career ambitions.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with various departments to implement HR best practices.
• Help make Kerry the best place for top talent, supporting our ambitious growth plans.
• Gain exposure to HR centers of expertise like Organisational Effectiveness, Learning & Talent Development, HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition.
• Influence strategic decisions and performance within specific business functions.
• Utilize your extensive people and business knowledge to drive growth across various businesses and regions.

You’ll also have opportunities to gain specialist experience in areas like
• Reward.
• Sustainability.
• Transformation.
• Employee Relations.
• Engagement.

Qualifications and skills

• On track for a degree or equivalent in a Business-related discipline (majoring in Human Resources).
• Have a minimum of 6 month work experience, no more than 3 years.
• Ambitious, curious and can’t wait to put your talents into action.
• Open minded, agile, and willing to embrace opportunities.
• A graduate or a soon-to-be graduate.
• Fluent in English and ideally another language.
• Eligible to permanently work in the location you’re applying to*
• Open to travelling and relocating.

Submit your application only for the program of your interest. Any multiple applications will be withdrawn.

Start date 1st September 2026

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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