Senior People Business Partner

Meridia Recruitment Solutions, a Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette Company; Bedford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to support Field Sales in Atlantic Canada from Bedford and Dartmouth, NS. You will lead strategic HR initiatives, advise Sales leaders, and shape talent strategies while ensuring compliance with labour laws and collective agreements.

The role requires strong HR leadership, exceptional communication, and the ability to manage complex employee relations across locations. A bachelor’s in HR/IR and 5+ years of leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with focus in Industrial/Labour Relations, Human Resources Management, Psychology, or another related field preferred
• 5+ years Human Resources generalist and leadership experience
• Able to commute between Bedford & Dartmouth, NS as this role requires visible presence at both locations. Additionally, travel within Atlantic Canada as needed.
• Understanding of labour standards, laws, and regulations
• French language skills would be considered as an asset

Responsibilities

• Strategically lead and fully execute key HR initiatives that support PepsiCo's vision
• Provide strategic HR partnership to Sales leaders
• Design and execute talent strategies, including supporting campus hiring initiatives
• Partner with local teams to ensure ongoing outreach activities, including building key relationships internally and externally
• Partner with leaders to build leadership capabilities
• Lead complex employee and labour relations matters, providing strategic counsel to business leaders on workplace risk, collective agreement interpretation, investigations, dispute resolution, and employee advocacy
• Coach and guide leaders and frontline employees regarding company policies, values, HR programs and collective bargaining agreement (benefits, pay and salary) administration and interpretation, to ensure policies and procedures are executed consistently across the operations
• Partner with department leaders on performance management
• Guide leaders through talent pipelining and succession planning
• Partner with the business to develop and execute site level strategies to improve organizational health and culture
• Understand the business and operate from both a strategic and tactical perspective
• Ensure actions comply with all provincial and federal employment legislation

Job description

Senior People Business Partner

Bedford or Dartmouth, NS

AM – PEP – 9360

At PepsiCo, you'll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay's and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you'll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact on your career and on the world around you.

Overview

PepsiCo's Human Resources leaders provide leadership and management support to their respective business partners. This Senior People Business Partner role supports PepsiCo's Field Sales teams in Atlantic Canada. The ideal candidate is an HR professional with strong business acumen, solid knowledge of labour relations, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively resolve conflicts and collaborate at all levels of the organization.

What you can expect from PepsiCo

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Strategically lead and fully execute key HR initiatives that support PepsiCo's vision
• Provide strategic HR partnership to Sales leaders
• Design and execute talent strategies, including supporting campus hiring initiatives
• Partner with local teams to ensure ongoing outreach activities, including building key relationships internally and externally
• Partner with leaders to build leadership capabilities
• Lead complex employee and labour relations matters, providing strategic counsel to business leaders on workplace risk, collective agreement interpretation, investigations, dispute resolution, and employee advocacy
• Coach and guide leaders and frontline employees regarding company policies, values, HR programs and collective bargaining agreement (benefits, pay and salary) administration and interpretation, to ensure policies and procedures are executed consistently across the operations
• Partner with department leaders on performance management
• Guide leaders through talent pipelining and succession planning
• Partner with the business to develop and execute site level strategies to improve organizational health and culture
• Understand the business and operate from both a strategic and tactical perspective
• Ensure actions comply with all provincial and federal employment legislation

What will make you successful?

• Seasoned HR professional with an understanding of the core aspects of Human Resource Management (employee/labour relations, staffing, performance management, leadership development, coaching and capability building)
• Experience in a unionized environment, administering a collective agreement and facilitating the grievance process
• Experience supporting front-line employees in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated agility and resilience in leading through transformation, ambiguity, and evolving business priorities
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing and partnering across highly matrixed organizations
• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items
• Confident communicator with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Consultative style and approach with the ability to develop credible relationships
• Ability to influence decision-makers and business partners
• Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise
• Comfortable working in ambiguous situations and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Solid expertise in developing solutions based upon facts/data analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with focus in Industrial/Labour Relations, Human Resources Management, Psychology, or another related field preferred
• 5+ years Human Resources generalist and leadership experience
• Able to commute between Bedford & Dartmouth, NS as this role requires visible presence at both locations. Additionally, travel within Atlantic Canada as needed.
• Understanding of labour standards, laws, and regulations
• While not required, French language skills would be considered as an asset