Lead TA Partner, Integrated Operations

Kerry

3d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Kerry is seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to serve as the strategic Talent Acquisition lead and primary point of contact for Integrated Operations in North America. The role partners with business leaders, HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition colleagues to turn workforce priorities into practical hiring plans, provide talent-market insight and deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance and related technical functions. It collaborates through a regional team of Managers, Recruiters, Specialists and Vendor Partners. This hands-on leadership role combines enterprise workforce planning, critical and niche searches, continuous improvement and management of an individual requisition load. The successful candidate will influence stakeholders, build sustainable talent pipelines and improve the experience for candidates and hiring teams. The Lead Talent Acquisition Partner also collaborates globally to implement and optimize Talent Acquisition programs, tools, training and processes. The role uses data-driven insights to identify market trends and develop solutions that support innovation, efficiency and positive stakeholder experiences, while ensuring programs are inclusive and aligned with Kerry’s DI&B initiatives. It contributes to a multi-year roadmap and the evolution of Talent Acquisition practices at Kerry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 8 years of progressive Talent Acquisition and/or Talent Management experience in a corporate or similarly complex environment.
Strong experience recruiting for Integrated Operations-related disciplines such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality or other technical and operational functions.
Demonstrated success leading complex and critical searches while shaping scalable approaches for recurring or high-volume demand.
Experience operating in a global, highly matrixed organization and influencing senior business and HR stakeholders without relying on formal authority.
Proven ability to coach recruiters and hiring leaders, establish clear ways of working and coordinate delivery across multiple stakeholders and locations.
Strong strategic sourcing, talent mapping and pipeline-management capability, including confidence engaging passive talent.
Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint and recruiting tools to interpret recruiting data and market information, produce clear insights and influence decisions.
Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management platforms, sourcing tools and AI-enabled recruiting technology.
Excellent project management, prioritization and problem-solving skills, with a practical continuous-improvement mindset.
Clear and concise communication, consultation, facilitation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
Commitment to inclusive hiring, candidate care, data quality, confidentiality and consistent process execution.
Ability to travel within the region as business needs require; willingness to travel up to 25% within the region and/or globally.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Food & Beverage, FMCG/CPG, manufacturing or another operationally intensive industry.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Talent Acquisition lead and single point of contact for Integrated Operations, advising leaders on hiring strategy, talent availability, competitive market conditions and workforce solutions.
Partner with Integrated Operations leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Management, Total Rewards and regional Talent Acquisition leadership to translate workforce planning and business demand into prioritized hiring and sourcing plans.
Lead end-to-end recruitment for critical, senior, niche and selected high-volume roles across Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and related technical disciplines, from intake through offer and onboarding handoff.
Guide and coordinate Talent Acquisition Partners supporting Integrated Operations by setting priorities, sharing expertise, coaching on complex searches and promoting consistent ways of working.
Build and maintain qualified talent pipelines for priority capabilities and locations using market mapping, direct sourcing, referrals, talent communities, targeted campaigns and relationship management.
Provide talent-market intelligence on availability, location dynamics, competitor activity, compensation considerations and sourcing-channel effectiveness.
Design recruiting strategies for difficult-to-fill and high-volume demand, including sourcing sessions, targeted outreach and partnerships with community, education and industry organizations.
Champion Kerry’s Talent Acquisition guiding principles through strategic advisory, data-driven insight, employer branding, inclusive pipelines, strategic sourcing, process excellence and a positive stakeholder experience.
Partner with recruitment marketing and communications colleagues to activate Kerry’s employer value proposition and develop relevant attraction content for Integrated Operations audiences.
Use approved recruiting technology, CRM, AI-enabled tools, market insights and digital channels to improve sourcing productivity, pipeline visibility, candidate engagement and delivery quality.
Maintain a transparent cadence of stakeholder updates, escalate risks early and recommend actions to maintain hiring velocity and quality.
Monitor hiring data and leading and lagging indicators, identify trends, assess strategy effectiveness and recommend improvements in speed, quality, experience, sourcing mix and cost.
Ensure recruiting activity follows global Talent Acquisition processes, local requirements, data standards, vendor governance and inclusive, bias-aware selection practices.
Manage external search and staffing partners selectively and responsibly, setting clear briefs and performance expectations and ensuring compliance and value for money.
Contribute to regional and global Talent Acquisition projects, capability building and continuous-improvement initiatives.