Human Resources Leadership Development Program

Kerry•Beloit, WI

3d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Kerry Leadership Development Program is a 24-month rotational program designed to develop future HR leaders. Participants will work alongside HR leaders and business stakeholders to support talent strategies that drive organizational performance and employee growth. The program aims to create an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and employees are empowered to develop their careers. Rotations may include experiences in Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Learning & Development, and HR Business Partnering. Participants will contribute to real business priorities, manage projects, build stakeholder relationships, and develop leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Communications, or a related field
Expected graduation between December 2026 and May 2027
Demonstrated leadership experience through internships, student organizations, campus involvement, work experience, athletics, military service, volunteer activities, or community engagement
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic environment
Curiosity, learning agility, and a desire to understand how people strategies drive business performance
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, perspectives, and stakeholders
Geographic flexibility to support rotational opportunities, where applicable
Authorization to work permanently in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Responsibilities

Partnering with recruiters and business leaders on talent attraction, requisition management, and candidate management.
Supporting recruiting, employer branding, candidate sourcing, and talent pipelining efforts.
Assisting with candidate engagement activities and recruitment process improvements.
Leveraging AI (Phenom, etc.), sourcing tools, market mapping, and digital channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, campaign-based outreach & community engagement).
Supporting inclusive hiring practices and helping create equitable access to career opportunities.
Building diverse talent pipelines that support Kerry's long-term talent and business strategies.
Supporting talent review & succession planning activities including pipeline enhancement, critical role identification and annual talent process.
Supporting annual Career Conversation launch.
Assisting with high potential development, career development, and succession planning initiatives.
Coordinating and supporting learning and capability-building programs.
Partnering with business leaders to promote a culture of continuous learning and feedback.
Supporting initiatives that strengthen internal mobility and career growth opportunities.
Analysing talent metrics and recommending opportunities for improvement.
Helping ensure learning and development opportunities are accessible, inclusive, and aligned to employee and business needs.
Supporting workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
Support new hire onboarding initiatives to set new hires up for success.
Participating in organizational design and change management projects.
Analyzing people data and identifying trends to support business decision-making.
Collaborating with leaders to address employee experience and team effectiveness opportunities.
Supporting programs and initiatives that foster engagement, belonging, and high performance.
Gaining exposure to how HR partners work with leaders to build inclusive workplaces where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive.