10/09/2025) Associate Director

Overview At PepsiCo we believe in challenging ourselves every day getting out of our comfort zone and delivering better than yesterday in our endeavor to create a better tomorrow todayMain purpose Objective Associate Director Talent Attraction Engagement Employee Experience is a strategic leadership role responsible for End-to-end talent acquisition process and developing and managing the organization s employer brand This role involves creating and implementing recruitment strategies to attract top talent while enhancing the organization s reputation as an employer of choice Collaboration with hiring managers and HR teams to identify talent needs design recruitment processes and ensure a positive candidate experience and the HBSTA team to operationalize the strategies to cater to them Driving the organization s talent acquisition initiatives particularly in the DEI space by exploring unconventional methodologies and sourcing of talent and attract high-caliber professionals to support the company s growth and success Leading Digitization agenda through special transformation projects that contribute to the future ambitions of the organization Responsibilities Key Accountabilities BU TA Strategic Planning Developing and implementing strategic plans for talent acquisition This involves aligning recruitment strategies with the overall business objectives and ensuring that the organization has the right talent to meet its goals Collaborate with senior leadership to understand workforce planning needs and contribute to organizational planning Enable team HBSTA and Field recruiters with a clear understanding and alignment with BU TA strategic priorities and share best practices to continuously drive effective and strategic recruitment External Bench Building Partner and liaison with TM in proactive identification of critical roles and external bench requirements and drive bench building with HBS and external partnersDiversity and Inclusion Strategies to attract and engage a diverse pool of candidates and ensure fairness and equity in the selection process Strategic programs like Community Outreach to expand skilled talent pool Initiatives to increase Women s representation in the workforce - PepSheCo Returning Women etc Strategic Programs for LGBTQIA PWD etc Liaison with Internal and external stakeholders to operationalize such initiatives for future talent requirements TA Training and Development Responsible for designing developing and implementing training programs to enhance the skills knowledge and capabilities of the Talent Acquisition team Hiring Managers and HRBPs Assess the current skill levels of recruiters and identify areas for improvement and implement targeted training initiatives to enhance skills in areas such as candidate sourcing interviewing techniques and use of recruitment technology Liaison with global and sector TA COEs to lift and shift existing capability programs that focus on continuous improvement Employer Branding Developing and implementing Digital and offline strategies to build and maintain a positive employer brand to attract top talent across cohorts Establish PepsiCos global employer brand Dare For Better through a locally relevant employer branding calendar Work with internal and external stakeholders to operationalize Employer branding strategies that drive employee pride like Employee Advocacy programs Employee Volunteering programs Alumni programs etc Campus Engagement Recruitment Strategy - Professional E2E Frontline Only Strategy Developing and executing strategies to attract top talent from educational institutions ensuring a strong pipeline of entry-level and early-career professionals Cultivate strong relationships with universities overseeing campus events and managing the end-to-end campus recruitment process Drive Talent attraction initiatives across campuses to establish PepsiCo as a Top Employer for early talent Competitive analysis Market Intelligence Partner with GBS to receive regular TA Metrics Trends and market intelligence reports and coupled with external benchmarking define BU TA strategic roadmap Keep abreast of industry trends talent market dynamics and competitor practices that help the CoE adapt and stay competitive in the talent acquisition landscape Drive implementation of globally complaint policies processes and Governance to ensure standardized high-quality candidate HM and recruiter experience Lead and manage India BU TA AOP Budget and related costs Manage 3rd party vendors and agencies - Identify onboard and manage vendors for smooth TA operations Develop vendors and search partners for effective hiring by sharing with them long-term business plans and talent needs Employee experience management Lead transformation of people processes by leveraging digital technologies automation and setting up LBS Organization in partnership with India HROPs lead Implement a Digitization strategy for India BU and create the change management approach for seamless integration of automated processes Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure the successful integration of LBS organization Provide training and support to HR teams and end-users to facilitate a smooth transition to digital solutions Qualifications Experience and Qualification Bachelors Degree Master s degree in Business Management preferred 12-15 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition and human resources with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role Skills and Behavioural AttributesFunctional Competencies Strong project management and data interpretation analysis skills Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a track record of making data-driven decisions that positively impact talent acquisition Able to manage sensitive information with the highest standards of confidentiality reliability and accuracy Strong focus on delivery and results with high drive and energy levels The candidate will need to balance the need for innovation and creative solutions execution excellence while being personally hands-on in the hiring process A passion for emerging technology and an ability to work in an ambiguous environment Leadership and Individual Effectiveness Ability to think strategically and globally in a complex environment Exceptional communication collaboration and change management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization Strategic mindset innovative thinking and a passion for leveraging technology to drive organizational success