Talent Acquisition Analyst

Overview

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, andstakeholders 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.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, andstakeholders 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.

Responsibilities

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, Procurement, 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.

Qualifications

• 3+ Years of Experience (years of experience depending on location) 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.