Reward and Share Plan Manager

Requisition ID 61853 
Position Type FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement  #LI-Remote 

At Kerry, we have an exciting opportunity for a Reward & Share Plan Manager to join our Global HR Centre of Expertise, specialising in share plans and long-term incentives.

Reporting to the Director of Executive Reward, this is a high-impact role leading the global management of Kerry’s All-Employee Share Plan—live in 49 countries and covering 99.5% of our workforce—as well as our executive long-term incentive schemes.

You will manage one direct report and collaborate across functions and regions to deliver seamless, compliant, and engaging equity programmes. You will also contribute to broader executive reward initiatives, with opportunities to innovate through AI and automation.

Please note This is a remote role with occasional travel to Ireland required.

Why Join Us?

At Kerry, reward is more than compensation—it’s how we recognise, engage, and retain our people. You’ll join a well-established global team with strong frameworks in place and have the chance to shape initiatives that drive ownership, performance, and employee experience.

What You’ll be doing

As Reward & Share Plan Manager, you will

• Lead the global management of Kerry’s All-Employee Share Plan and executive long-term incentive schemes, ensuring seamless delivery across enrolment, grant, vesting, and settlement cycles.
• Drive operational excellence by developing and refining processes, ensuring compliance with international tax, legal, and regulatory requirements, and managing accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Leverage AI and automation to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance, and the employee experience.
• Manage key relationships with third-party providers, and collaborate cross-functionally with payroll, HR, finance, tax, legal, and company secretarial teams to ensure coordinated execution.
• Deliver impactful communications and education programmes to increase understanding and engagement with share plans and equity schemes across diverse employee populations.
• Act as a subject matter expert, advising employees and senior leaders, and staying ahead of global legislative and regulatory developments.
• Support broader executive reward priorities, and global reward projects.

What do I need to be successful?

We value diverse career paths and experiences. To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a combination of Kerry Leadership competencies and a proven track record in share plan management.

Ideally, you will have

• Proven experience in global share plan and equity scheme administration, with strong knowledge of international tax and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in process management, compliance, and operational delivery in a complex, multi-country environment.
• Experience managing annual equity cycles for executives, including grants, vesting, and settlements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and build effective relationships globally.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience designing and delivering education programmes for diverse audiences.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with Computershare or other share plan administration platforms is a plus.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

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.

Get in touch today! 

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.

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.

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