Job Description

Requisition ID 66975

Position Type FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite

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.

Our Safety purpose At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

The Receptionist is responsible for delivering professional front-of-house and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the Kerry site.

The role acts as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, contractors, suppliers, and job candidates while coordinating reception activities, document management, mail and courier services, visitor administration, meeting support, office supplies, facilities coordination, and compliance-related administrative processes.

The position contributes to a positive employee and visitor experience, supports site security and data protection requirements, and helps maintain an organized, professional, and compliant workplace environment.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome and assist visitors, customers, contractors, auditors, and candidates.
• Manage visitor registration, badges, access procedures, and visitor records.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, courier services, and postal deliveries.
• Coordinate conference room preparation and meeting support.
• Provide administrative support to HR, Finance, Operations, Quality, and other departments.
• Maintain document filing, archiving, and records management processes.
• Monitor office supplies, refreshments, and common area standards.
• Coordinate suppliers, cleaning services, maintenance requests, and facility-related issues.
• Support recruitment activities and candidate visits.
• Assist with employee services, benefits information, and site communications.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, security rules, GDPR requirements, and visitor control processes.

Qualifications and skills

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Professional and courteous manner.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving and proactive approach.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Administrative and document management skills.
• Good coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Experience Required

• Previous experience in a Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, Customer Service, or similar support role.
• Experience interacting with visitors, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in document administration, records management, or office support activities.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, corporate, or shared services environment would be advantageous.
• Experience handling confidential information and following administrative procedures.

What we offer

• Private Medical Care (LUX MED) with employer contribution.
• Subsidised MultiSport Card.
• Group Life Insurance (UNUM) partially funded by the company.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free and confidential emotional, legal, financial, and workplace support.
• Commuting Allowance for employees travelling from surrounding locations (over 15km).
• Long Service Awards recognising commitment and tenure.
• Social Fund Benefits, including holiday and commuting support.
• Glasses Reimbursement for employees working with computer screens.
• Employee Referral Bonus Programme.
• One Paid Volunteering Day per Year through our MyCommunity programme.
• Access to the voluntary Employee Capital Plans (PPK) scheme.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment focused on wellbeing, development, and career growth.

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.

Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where 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. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.

Recruiter #LI-MU1

Posting Type DNI