Talent Acquisition Specialist

Shape the Future of Talent at PepsiCo

At PepsiCo, we thrive on bold thinking, agility, and innovation. Through our PepsiCo Positive (pep+) transformation, sustainability is at the heart of our mission to create value while inspiring positive change for the planet and its people.

This is more than a job – this is an opportunity to fuel your ambition and make a global impact. If you're ready to bring your energy, creativity, and expertise to an organization where culture fuels success, we want to meet you

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Impact That Inspires: Join the leading convenient food and beverage company driving positive action for the planet and people
• Growth That Matters: Advance your career with learning opportunities, mentorship, and professional development.
• Balance That Supports You: Enjoy comprehensive benefits prioritizing your physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Flexibility That Works: We offer opportunities for remote work and in-office collaboration.
• Global Community That Drives Innovation: Join a global team of over 30 nationalities with a commitment to building an inclusive workplace.

As a Professional Recruiter focused on professional hiring, you will play a key role in attracting, assessing, and hiring top talent for PepsiCo. You will collaborate with hiring managers, HR business partners, and stakeholders to develop and execute strategic hiring plans while ensuring a seamless and engaging candidate experience.

This role requires a blend of strategic talent sourcing, stakeholder management, employer branding, data-driven decision-making, and process excellence to support our talent acquisition goals.

I. Recruitment Consulting, Advisory & Partnership

• Partner with hiring managers to conduct recruitment strategy meetings, analyze hiring needs, define job requirements, and craft customized recruitment plans.
• Provide market intelligence and competitive insights on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and industry hiring trends.
• Act as a trusted talent advisor, guiding hiring managers on interviewing best practices, inclusive hiring strategies, candidate experience standards, and the effective use of assessment tools.
• Align recruitment efforts with workforce planning, strategic TA initiatives, and business priorities.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers, HR, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates and proactive communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring alignment and transparency.

II. Candidate Sourcing, Attraction, and Engagement

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify and attract both active and passive talent using job boards, social media, employee referrals, and networking.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles to reduce time-to-find and time-to-accept.
• Leverage PepsiCo's employer branding and recruitment marketing to enhance talent attraction, including writing compelling job descriptions, optimizing job postings, and engaging candidates through our established EVP messaging.
• Deliver a consistent, high-touch candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and engagement at every stage of the hiring process.

III. End-to-End Recruitment Process Management & Execution

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job requisition creation to offer acceptance, ensuring efficiency, quality, and a seamless and positive candidate experience while adhering to all established process standards.
• Conduct structured interviews and behavioral assessments applying the company's established interviewing framework and standards to evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and culture add.
• Facilitate hiring manager debrief sessions and provide structured feedback to support data-driven hiring decisions.
• Manage the offer process, including extending offers and negotiating compensation packages in partnership with HR, Total Rewards, and Hiring Manager.

IV. Data-Driven Recruitment, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-find, time-to-accept, candidate experience scores) to continuously improve hiring outcomes.
• Utilize external labor market data and talent analytics to refine sourcing strategies and hiring decisions.
• Ensure adherence to global hiring policies, DEI standards, and local employment laws.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, recruitment technology advancements, and innovative hiring trends.
• Effectively utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment technologies to manage the recruitment process.

V. Process Adherence and Data Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and CRM platforms.
• Follow established recruitment process standards, ensuring consistency, compliance, and data integrity.

VI. Specialized Responsibilities Based on Recruiter Type

• Focus on hiring for corporate/professional roles in Finance, HR, Marketing, IT, R&D, and other business functions.
• Source specialized talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional associations, networking events, and industry-specific job boards.
• Manage longer-cycle, strategic hiring with structured interview processes and leadership engagement.
• Provide data-driven insights and talent intelligence to support workforce planning.
• Work closely with senior leaders and HRBPs to align hiring strategies with business goals.

Required Qualifications

• 4-5 Years of Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to offer management within a corporate or agency environment
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Recruitment Expertise:
  • Solid understanding of talent assessment methodologies and interviewing techniques (e.g., behavioral, competency-based).
  • Proven experience with recruitment marketing principles and various channels (e.g., social media platforms, job boards).
• Technology:
  • Demonstrated experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruiting technologies.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze recruitment data and metrics to inform hiring strategies and drive data-driven decisions.
• Organizational & Time Management Skills: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Ability to analyze situations, identify potential solutions, and make sound judgments.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Results Orientation: Driven to achieve recruitment targets and contribute to team success.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English (additional languages may be required depending on the location and market supported)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of employment law, regulations, and compliance related to recruitment.
• Experience using talent intelligence tools to inform talent acquisition strategies.
• Experience working in a multinational or global organization.
• Experience recruiting within a Global Shared Services environment.

Above All:

You're passionate about building meaningful relationships and creating a positive impact through talent acquisition.

There's a Space to Be You

We believe inclusivity fuels creativity and innovation. At PepsiCo, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels empowered, respected, and valued. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to bring their unique perspectives to our team.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is the leading convenient food and beverage company. We deliver more smiles, foster a more equitable workplace, and help create a more sustainable environment for a more positive world.

Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each Associate is integral in helping create deep connections between people and our products.

We achieve this by challenging each other to be different, curious, and remarkable. We're inclusive; we collaborate and listen to each other's ideas. We have fun creating new things from scratch and innovate constantly to move faster and be stronger in the marketplace.

Together, we'll make a positive impact for good. When we Dare for Better, we can smile at what's next for our careers, families, communities, and the planet.