People & Operations New Grad

PepsiCo; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Ontario is offering a People & Operations Associate position aimed at recent graduates. The role spans seven Distribution Centers, handling operational, administrative, and people‑related support across PepsiCo Foods Canada and PepsiCo Beverages Canada.

Travel is required across Ontario to Brampton, Scarborough, London, Ottawa, Orillia, and nearby DCs, with a starting compensation of CAD 66,700. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with workforce administration, recruitment, employee

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related field.
• Strong interest in Operations, Supply Chain, employee experience, and business leadership.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly throughout Ontario, including overnight travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day business operations across seven Distribution Centers throughout Ontario.
• Prepare and distribute employee communications, letters, announcements, and other administrative documentation.
• Coordinate and maintain personnel records, employee files, and HR databases ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Generate and maintain workforce, operational, and management reporting to support business decision‑making and performance reviews.
• Support zone reporting requirements, KPI tracking, workforce analytics, and business review preparation.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, culture committee initiatives, and site events.
• Partner with frontline leaders on attendance management, staffing support, and employee‑related programs.
• Travel regularly to Distribution Centers across Ontario to support business and employee needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR/IR/SC/Commerce

Tools

SAP

Kronos/UKG

iCIMS

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo, you'll find the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape what's next. As one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, our beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker—help create smiles with every sip and bite. Behind our products is a connected system that starts with how we source and grow ingredients alongside farmers and extends to how we make, move, and deliver products while driving positive impact for our business and communities.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Zone Operations Manager, the People & Operations Associate will provide operational, administrative, and people‑related support across seven Distribution Centers throughout Ontario, supporting both PepsiCo Foods Canada and PepsiCo Beverages Canada.

This role offers recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working alongside frontline leaders and operations teams in a fast‑paced Supply Chain environment. The successful candidate will support a broad range of activities including workforce administration, recruitment, employee engagement, reporting and analytics, payroll coordination, communications, and site projects while building foundational business and leadership capabilities.

The role requires regular travel throughout Ontario, including support for locations in Brampton, Scarborough, London, Ottawa, Orillia, and surrounding distribution centers.

Compensation: $66,700

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day business operations across seven Distribution Centers throughout Ontario
• Prepare and distribute employee communications, letters, announcements, and other administrative documentation.
• Coordinate and maintain personnel records, employee files, and HR databases ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Generate and maintain workforce, operational, and management reporting to support business decision‑making and performance reviews.
• Support zone reporting requirements, KPI tracking, workforce analytics, and business review preparation.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, culture committee initiatives, and site events.
• Partner with frontline leaders on attendance management, staffing support, and employee‑related programs.
• Travel regularly to Distribution Centers across Ontario to support business and employee needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related field.
• Strong interest in Operations, Supply Chain, employee experience, and business leadership.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly throughout Ontario, including overnight travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co‑op, or work experience in operations, supply chain, human resources, or a related business function.
• Experience working with SAP, Kronos/UKG, iCIMS, Power BI, or similar business systems.
• Experience analyzing data and developing reports, dashboards, or presentations.
• Leadership experience through work, athletics, volunteer activities, student organizations, or other extracurricular involvement.

What you can expect from us?

• Competitive compensation, benefits, pension, RRSP contribution and vacation time
• Direct leadership responsibility early in your career
• Exposure to world‑class manufacturing and distribution operations
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
• Opportunities to build a long‑term career within PepsiCo's Supply Chain organization

At the heart of PepsiCo are our people: professionals who bring curiosity, drive, and fresh thinking, working together to turn ideas into action. Across functions, teams, and markets, we collaborate to solve challenges, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful impact for our consumers, customers, and communities.

No matter your role, you'll be part of a connected community where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your development is supported. With opportunities to grow, belong, and smile, PepsiCo offers more than a place to build your career—it offers the chance to help create what's next.

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.