Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader

4 weeks ago


Gurgaon, Haryana, India PepsiCo Full time
Job Summary

At PepsiCo, we are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Associate Director to lead our Talent Attraction and Engagement efforts. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract top talent while enhancing our organization's reputation as an employer of choice.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end-to-end talent acquisition processes and employer branding strategies to attract top talent across cohorts.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR teams to identify talent needs, design recruitment processes, and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Drive the organization's talent acquisition initiatives, particularly in the DEI space, by exploring unconventional methodologies and sourcing of talent.
• Lead digitization agenda through special transformation projects that contribute to the future ambitions of the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for talent acquisition, aligning recruitment strategies with overall business objectives.
• 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 partners.

Diversity and Inclusion

Develop strategies to attract and engage a diverse pool of candidates and ensure fairness and equity in the selection process. Implement strategic programs like Community Outreach, PepSheCo, Returning Women, and initiatives for LGBTQIA+, PWD, etc.

TA Training and Development

Design, develop, and implement training programs to enhance the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of the Talent Acquisition team, Hiring Managers, and HRBPs. Assess current skill levels, identify areas for improvement, and implement targeted training initiatives.

Employer Branding

Develop and implement digital and offline strategies to build and maintain a positive employer brand to attract top talent across cohorts. Establish PepsiCo's global employer brand Dare For Better through a locally relevant employer branding calendar.

Campus Engagement & Recruitment Strategy

Develop and execute strategies to attract top talent from educational institutions, ensuring a strong pipeline of entry-level and early-career professionals. Cultivate strong relationships with universities, oversee campus events, and manage the end-to-end campus recruitment process.

Competitive Analysis & Market Intelligence

Partner with GBS to receive regular TA metrics, trends, and market intelligence reports. Define BU TA strategic roadmap, keep abreast of industry trends, and drive implementation of globally compliant policies, processes, and governance.

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 a change management approach for seamless integration of automated processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's degree in Business Management (preferred)
• 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
• Ability to manage sensitive information with the highest standards of confidentiality, reliability, and accuracy
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and change management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

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