Talent Acquisition Senior Analyst

PepsiCo Inc.; Xico; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Sr Analyst – Professional Hiring to act as a trusted talent advisor across Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain.

The role focuses on end-to-end recruitment, market intelligence, and building diverse, high-quality talent pipelines while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. The successful candidate will partner with Hiring Managers, HR Partners, and Total Rewards to deliver exceptional candidate experiences and competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven experience recruiting across Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, and other corporate functions.
• Strong ability to partner with senior leaders and HR Partners to influence decisions.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions with SLAs and high ownership.
• Expertise in proactive sourcing methodologies and candidate engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from requisition to onboarding.
• Develop tailored sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter and networks.
• Build proactive talent communities for recurring skill sets.
• Conduct competency-based interviews and calibrate with panels.
• Negotiate offers and manage candidate closing with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Talent sourcing

Interviewing

Recruitment analytics

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Bachelor's degree in Business or Psychology

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/CRM platforms

Boolean search

Job description

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

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.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

At PepsiCo, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to hiring exceptional talent that fuels business growth and innovation. As a Talent Acquisition Sr Analyst – Professional Hiring, you will serve as a trusted talent advisor to business leaders, driving end-to-end recruitment strategies for corporate and professional functions across Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and other business areas.

This role combines strategic consulting, market intelligence, proactive talent sourcing, stakeholder partnership, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence to deliver an outstanding hiring manager and candidate experience. You will partner closely with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, and cross-functional stakeholders to build diverse, high-quality talent pipelines while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with PepsiCo's talent strategy.

Your Impact

As Talent Acq Sr Analyst your responsibilities would consist of …

Strategic Talent Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners by translating business priorities into effective recruitment strategies.
• Conduct strategic intake and workforce planning discussions to understand business needs, hiring challenges, organizational design, and critical capability requirements.
• Provide market intelligence, talent availability insights, salary benchmarking, competitor analysis, and hiring trends to influence recruitment strategies and business decisions.
• Challenge hiring assumptions and recommend innovative sourcing and assessment approaches to improve hiring outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships with business leaders through proactive communication, transparency, and consultative guidance throughout the hiring lifecycle.

End-to-End Talent Acquisition

• Lead the complete recruitment lifecycle from requisition creation through offer acceptance and handoff for onboarding.
• Develop customized sourcing strategies that leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, employee referrals, professional networks, industry events, niche job boards, and passive candidate engagement.
• Build and maintain proactive talent communities for critical and recurring skill sets to reduce time-to-hire and strengthen future hiring readiness.
• Conduct structured behavioral interviews using competency-based interviewing methodologies to assess technical capability, leadership behaviors, and culture add.
• Facilitate calibration and debrief discussions with interview panels, providing objective assessments and hiring recommendations.
• Partner with Hiring Managers, HR, and Total Rewards to develop competitive offers and successfully negotiate with candidates through offer acceptance.

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

• Deliver a world-class, inclusive, and high-touch candidate experience across every stage of the recruitment journey.
• Act as a brand ambassador for PepsiCo by effectively communicating our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), culture, career opportunities, and purpose.
• Create compelling job advertisements and recruitment marketing content that attracts diverse talent.
• Maintain consistent engagement with candidates through proactive communication, feedback, and relationship building.

Talent Intelligence & Data-Driven Recruitment

• Utilize recruitment analytics, talent insights, and external labor market intelligence to continuously optimize sourcing strategies and hiring outcomes.
• Monitor and improve key recruiting metrics including Time-to-Find, Time-to-Accept, Offer Acceptance Rate, Candidate Experience, Hiring Manager Satisfaction, and Diversity Hiring.
• Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for continuous process improvement through data analysis and reporting.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely management of requisitions, candidate records, interview documentation, and recruitment activities within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and CRM.
• Maintain the highest standards of process compliance, data integrity, governance, and documentation throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to local employment legislation, global hiring policies, data privacy requirements, and PepsiCo's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion commitments.
• Drive consistency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across recruitment processes and stakeholder interactions.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

• Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline. Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting across functions such as Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D, Legal, and other corporate functions.
• Proven ability to partner with senior business leaders and HR Business Partners, influencing hiring decisions and acting as a trusted talent advisor.
• Strong experience managing multiple complex requisitions simultaneously while consistently delivering against hiring priorities and service level expectations.
• Expertise in proactive sourcing methodologies, including LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, Boolean search, market research, employee referrals, networking, and passive candidate engagement.
• Experience conducting competency-based and behavioral interviews using structured interview frameworks.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing offer development, compensation discussions, and candidate closing.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage recruitment metrics, talent analytics, and labor market intelligence to drive hiring decisions and improve recruitment outcomes.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM platforms, and recruitment technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while managing competing priorities with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset with a passion for delivering an exceptional hiring manager and candidate experience

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.