Lead TA Partner, Integrated Operations

Kerry Group•Avon, NC

2d•$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, Talent Acquisition colleagues and cross-functional teams 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 is a hands-on leadership role that combines enterprise workforce planning, critical and niche searches, continuous improvement and management of an individual requisition load, while coordinating delivery through a regional team of Managers, Recruiters, Specialists and Vendor Partners. The position leads end-to-end recruitment for critical, senior, niche and selected high-volume roles, builds sustainable talent pipelines and advises stakeholders on hiring strategy and market conditions. It also guides Talent Acquisition Partners supporting Integrated Operations, promotes consistent practices and improves the experience for candidates and hiring teams. The Lead Talent Acquisition Partner collaborates globally to implement and optimize Talent Acquisition programs, tools, training and processes while aligning them with regional priorities. The role uses data-driven insights to anticipate market trends, improve recruiting solutions and support innovation, efficiency, inclusive hiring and Kerry’s DI&B initiatives. It contributes to regional and global projects and a multi-year roadmap to advance Talent Acquisition practices. The position requires travel within the region and/or globally, up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition and/or Talent Management experience within a corporate or similarly complex environment.
Strong recruiting experience in 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.
Ability to coach recruiters and hiring leaders, establish clear ways of working and coordinate delivery across 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 external market information, produce clear insights and influence decisions with evidence.
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, concise communication and strong 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% of the time 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 Strategic 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 through 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 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 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 updates with business and HR stakeholders, escalating risk early and recommending actions to maintain hiring velocity and quality.
Monitor hiring data and leading and lagging indicators to identify trends, assess strategy effectiveness and recommend improvements in speed, quality, experience, sourcing mix and cost.
Ensure recruiting activity follows Kerry’s global Talent Acquisition process, local requirements, data standards, vendor governance and inclusive, bias-aware selection practices.
Manage external search and staffing partners selectively and responsibly, with clear briefs, performance expectations, compliance and value for money.
Contribute to regional and global Talent Acquisition projects, capability building and continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen the function and support cross-regional alignment.