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Requisition ID: 56275
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid
About Kerry
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.
About the role
- Work Location : 1Powerhouse, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
- Reporting To : Regional Onboarding Manager - APMEA & Europe
The Onboarding Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a seamless and positive experience. This is a people management role that involves coordinating with various departments, managing onboarding activities, and providing support to new employees as they integrate into the company.
Key responsibilities
- Design and execute innovative onboarding plans and strategies that ensure new hires feel welcomed, supported, and prepared for success from day one.
- Lead and manage a team responsible for delivering an exceptional onboarding experience, ensuring alignment with company standards and objectives.
- Collaborate with HR, IT, and cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless onboarding experience, ensuring all resources and tools are in place for new employees.
- Lead engaging orientation sessions and interactive training programs that introduce new hires to the company’s values, culture, and operational excellence.
- Continuously assess and enhance the onboarding journey by gathering feedback and implementing impactful improvements.
- Act as a trusted advisor and main point of contact for new employees, addressing their concerns and guiding them through their transition with care and expertise.
- Partner with hiring managers to align onboarding efforts with role expectations and broader organizational objectives.
- Keep onboarding processes organized and efficient by maintaining meticulous records and tracking new hire progress at every stage.
- Inspire confidence and success in new team members through constructive feedback and personalized support, fostering their growth within the organization.
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR, talent management, or a similar role with at least 1 year in a people management capacity.
- Strong understanding of onboarding processes, HR policies, and employment best practices.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems and onboarding software/tools (e.g., SAP, Sucess Factor, Workday, Service Now) is a strong advantage.
- Excellent project management skills to handle multiple onboarding activities simultaneously.
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments and drive alignment with organizational goals.
- Analytical skills to evaluate onboarding effectiveness and implement data-driven improvements.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter: #LI-SS1
Posting Type: LI
