Regional Head of Talent Acquisition NAMER

Regional Head of Talent Acquisition NAMER

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Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

The Regional Head of Talent Acquisition for NAMER will partner with the Global Head of TA and collaborate globally to design, implement & optimize Talent Acquisition programs, tools, training, and processes that drive strong pipelines of ready, capable talent. You will identify opportunities through data‑driven insights to stay ahead of market trends and improve, develop & deploy solutions in collaboration with Global Talent Acquisition Leadership that support greater innovation, efficiency & the creation of delightful experiences for all stakeholders.

All programs will be inclusive and aligned with Kerry’s DI&B initiatives.

We’re looking for a team player with experience working for a multi‑national organization that enjoys partnering with and working through cross‑functional experts to drive Talent Acquisition projects from inception to completion and wants to have fun in a rewarding environment. Ultimately, you’ll influence & deliver on a multi‑year roadmap & drive the evolution of talent acquisition practices at Kerry to the next level in our mission to be First Choice for Best Talent.

• Collaborate closely with regional business leaders, Talent Management, Total Rewards & the HR Leadership team to understand specific hiring needs and ensure alignment with talent acquisition strategies.
• Work cross‑functionally to proactively identify opportunities to acquire talent that addresses gaps the company needs to bridge to deliver on critical business imperatives.
• Hire, develop & lead a team of Talent Acquisition managers, leads & professionals across a broad region (50+ locations across the US & Canada), providing coaching, performance feedback & development opportunities.
• Monitor & analyze recruitment data to identify trends, improvements, and measure the effectiveness of hiring strategies, providing inputs & insights to comprehensive reports for senior leaders.
• Partner globally & within the region to develop hiring plans & execute on forecasted future talent needs in alignment with strategic workforce planning & BAU demand.
• Develop and execute regional talent acquisition strategies aligned with overall business goals and market demands & communicate with key stakeholders regarding progress & updates for the region.
• Manage senior leadership level searches & conduct thorough candidate screening and interviewing processes to assess skills and cultural fit for key positions & the TA team.
• Implement & manage recruitment goals and metrics for the team, monitoring progress and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture.
• Manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive interaction.
• Build & maintain a strong employer brand to attract & pipeline top talent & implement regional EVP initiatives to showcase the company's culture and values.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to align reporting requirements, lagging & leading KPIs, assessments & opportunities to bring Kerry recruiting approaches in line with next‑gen practices, such as leveraging CRM & AI.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, a related field or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in multinational Talent Acquisition and/or Talent Management in North America.
• 7 years of experience in Talent Acquisition in a global, matrixed, corporate environment.
• 5 years of experience leading & training teams of TA professionals & coaching hiring managers.
• 2–4 years of experience recruiting in a Manufacturing, Food &…