Reward and Share Plan Manager

Kerry Group; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company in the UK is seeking a Reward & Share Plan Manager to manage its All-Employee Share Plan and executive incentive schemes across 49 countries. The role requires expertise in share plan administration, international tax, and strong relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate brings experience in process management and communication for diverse audiences. This remote role includes occasional travel to Ireland and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in global share plan and equity scheme administration.
• Strong knowledge of international tax and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in process management, compliance and operational delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with global relationship building.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Experience with share plan administration platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global management of Kerry's All‑Employee Share Plan.
• Drive operational excellence by refining processes and ensuring compliance.
• Leverage AI and automation for process improvements.
• Manage key relationships with third-party providers and teams.
• Deliver educational programmes for understanding share plans.
• Act as a subject matter expert advising employees and senior leaders.
• Support broader executive reward priorities and global reward projects.

Job description

Reward & Share Plan Manager

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 executive long‑term incentive schemes.

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

• 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.

Ideal Qualifications

• 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, creating healthier, tastier and more sustainable products consumed by billions of people worldwide.

Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you the opportunity to shape the future of food while exploring and growing in a truly global environment.

Get in Touch Today!

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our inclusive, diverse team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.