Early Career Program - HR

EARLY CAREER PROGRAM - HUMAN RESOURCES AT KERRY GROUP Join Kerry's Graduate Program and Launch Your HR Career About Kerry Kerry is at the forefront of delivering sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people globally while protecting our planet. We're searching for ambitious, innovative professionals ready to tackle real-world challenges and make a meaningful impact. If you thrive in agile, collaborative environments and want a career where your contributions genuinely matter, Kerry is the place for you. The Opportunity This is a permanent, full-time position structured as a comprehensive 2-year Early Careers Programme. From your first day, you'll engage with authentic business challenges, benefit from a worldwide mentor network, and contribute meaningfully to Kerry's mission. The programme combines structured learning, cross-functional exposure, and hands-on experience designed to equip you with the capabilities, confidence, and expertise to excel throughout your career. About the Role Human Resources is fundamental to Kerry's success. Our HR team drives strategy and business objectives by recruiting, managing, and developing talented people. We're committed to being a unified global HR function that cultivates an engaging workplace for our greatest asset—our people. This Early Career Programme places you in roles with genuine responsibility and diverse experiences within a supportive, learning-centred setting. What the Programme Offers Your journey includes meaningful contributions to driving business results across every assignment. You'll have regular one-on-one conversations with your manager to discuss your development and long-term career goals. A structured HR Career Framework supports your professional growth within the HR function. A designated mentor will guide you and help you achieve your career ambitions. Key Responsibilities You'll partner with departments across the organisation to implement HR best practices and contribute to making Kerry an employer of choice for top talent. You'll gain exposure to specialised HR centres including Organisational Effectiveness, Learning & Talent Development, HR Business Partnering, and Talent Acquisition. Your work will influence strategic decisions and performance within specific business functions while leveraging people and business knowledge to drive growth across businesses and regions. Throughout the programme, you'll have opportunities to develop specialist expertise in areas including Reward, Sustainability, Transformation, Employee Relations, and Engagement. Qualifications and Requirements You should be on track to complete a degree or equivalent qualification in a business-related discipline with a focus on Human Resources. You'll have between 6 months and 3 years of work experience and be either a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate. You're ambitious, curious, and eager to apply your talents in a dynamic environment. You're open-minded, agile, and embrace new opportunities with enthusiasm. You're fluent in English and ideally speak another language. You must be eligible to work permanently in your applying location and be open to travelling and relocating as needed. Programme Details Requisition ID: 65295 Position Type: Kerry Graduate Workplace Arrangement: Onsite Start Date: 1st September 2026 Recruiter: LI-RG1 Important Notice Please submit your application for only one programme of interest. Multiple applications will be withdrawn. Protect yourself from scams. Kerry employees will only contact you through official Kerry email addresses or phone numbers. We do not conduct interviews via video chat platforms such as Google Hangouts. Kerry will never ask you to pay any money to participate in the hiring process, including fees for starter kits, training, or similar items. Any payments made by Kerry come from official company accounts bearing the Kerry name, with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses.