PepsiCo Canada: People Experience (HR) Winter 2027 Co-op

PepsiCo; Delta; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is offering a People Experience (HR) Co-op in Calgary, AB for a 4-month term. The role covers supporting HR plan execution, recruitment, and employee relations, with opportunities to learn and lead within a fast-paced global foods business.

You’ll work with core HR functions and participate in campus programs to develop leadership skills. The term emphasizes development, coaching, and contributing to globally recognized brands like Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker, while advancing your HR

Qualifications

• Currently completing a post-secondary program in Human Resources, preferably with Industrial Relations or Business/Management focus.
• High level of commitment and respect for the role and clients served.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and quick learning capability.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
• Strong leadership skills with a developing coaching/mentorship mindset.
• Ability to set priorities, take initiative, and work with little direction.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the HR Plan in areas such as retention, recruitment, compensation, diversity and inclusion and communication.
• Assist the HR Manager with the implementation of HR programs or initiatives.
• Provide recruitment support to business units including internal recruitment testing and awarding, and external interviewing and candidate selection as needed
• Work with HR Manager to support labour and employee relations projects
• Support Co-op and Campus programs

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Initiative

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary HR program (Industrial Relations or Business/Management)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Position: People Experience (HR) Co-op

Location: Calgary, AB

Duration: 4 months

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.

What to Expect from a Co-op Term with PepsiCo:

• Early Responsibility: Accelerate your learning & development with early leadership responsibilities
• Make an Impact: Contribute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that pursues growth
• Development and Coaching: Develop yourself and learn to lead and develop others at a company where our People are a strategic priority
• Mega Brands: Make a tangible impact on globally recognized and respected brands

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the HR Plan in areas such as retention, recruitment, compensation, diversity and inclusion and communication.
• Assist the HR Manager with the implementation of HR programs or initiatives.
• Provide recruitment support to business units including internal recruitment testing and awarding, and external interviewing and candidate selection as needed
• Work with HR Manager to support labour and employee relations projects
• Support Co-op and Campus programs

Qualifications

• Currently completing a post-secondary program in Human Resources, preferably with Industrial Relations or Business/Management focus.
• High level of commitment and respect for the role and clients served.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and quick learning capability.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
• Strong leadership skills with a developing coaching/mentorship mindset.
• Ability to set priorities, take initiative, and work with little direction.

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.