Deputy Director - Talent Acquisition

Overview 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 our team where culture fuels success, we want to work with you! In this role you will be a GEF Lead for Global Functions and Corporate Functions including HR, Communications, and Global Procurement. This role will be based in our Hyderabad (ICC) or Mexico (MCC) office leading a team around the globe (MCC, US, KCC, CCC, ICC). 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. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Lead Recruitment Strategy: Execute and oversee recruitment strategies for professional hiring, ensuring alignment with PepsiCo’s workforce needs and business goals. Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Partner with business leaders, HR teams, and your talent acquisition team to ensure seamless service delivery, acting as a trusted advisor. Drive Team Performance: Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing team of recruiters across the globe, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and process efficiency. Optimize Recruitment Processes: Identify inefficiencies, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement across the recruitment function. Ensure Compliance & Process Adherence: Maintain compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and PepsiCo’s global hiring standards. Leverage Data & Market Insights: Use recruitment metrics and external labor market trends to enhance sourcing strategies and improve hiring outcomes. Enhance Technology & Tools: Drive adoption of recruitment technology, optimizing ATS and CRM tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with Global TA Teams: Align with global talent strategies, share regional insights, and contribute to PepsiCo’s continuous TA transformation. Your Impact Strengthen PepsiCo’s Workforce: Ensure the right talent is hired efficiently to support business growth and success. Enhance the Candidate Experience: Drive a seamless and high-touch hiring process that reflects PepsiCo’s employer brand. Develop & Inspire Recruitment Teams: Build a high-performing team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and service excellence. Optimize Talent Acquisition Service Delivery: Improve hiring processes, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure consistent global hiring standards. Drive Data-Backed Decisions: Use analytics to refine talent strategies, optimize sourcing efforts, and improve overall hiring efficiency. 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. Qualifications What You’ll Need to Succeed Proven leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing recruitment teams. 12+ years of Talent Acquisition leadership experience managing recruitment operations and teams across multiple locations/functions. Strong full-cycle recruitment expertise in professional hiring. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with HR, business leaders, and global teams. Proven leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing recruitment teams. Data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyze recruitment metrics in Visier, generate reports, and optimize hiring strategies. Expertise in recruitment compliance, employment laws, and risk management. Proficiency in ATS, CRM, and recruitment automation tools, driving adoption and process efficiency. Strong adaptability and agility in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Global experience within a multinational organization. Excellent communication and presentation skills with fluency in English. Above All: You're passionate about building meaningful relationships and creating a positive impact through talent acquisition.