Human Resources Business Partner

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures in Garner, NC is seeking a P&C Business Partner (HRBP) to act as a strategic advisor to facility leadership, driving HR initiatives aligned with business goals and enhancing organizational effectiveness. You will lead talent development, support workforce planning, ensure consistent application of HR policies, and handle employee relations, investigations, and safety meetings.

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years HR generalist experience required; PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of HR generalist experience.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, and data analytics.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to align HR initiatives to organizational goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Advise facility and regional leadership on HR strategy, organizational design, and workforce optimization.
• Manage employment-related inquiries from employees and managers, providing timely and accurate guidance.
• Handle mid- to high-level employee relations issues and escalates complex matters to senior HR leadership or legal as needed.
• Partner with facility hiring managers to ensure staffing levels are aligned with budgeted headcount and operational needs.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures to employees and management, ensuring consistent application.
• Initiate investigations and assist in compiling documentation and company response statements for legal matters including EEOC and REDA claims, OSHA reports, and employee hotline complaints.
• Manage unemployment claims, including preparing and submitting documentation, participating in appeals hearings, and coordinating with facility managers.
• Serve as the HR liaison in employee or facility meetings such as disciplinary discussions, manager/employee 1:1s, roundtables, town halls, open enrollment sessions, and safety meetings.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Policy compliance

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures! At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Purpose of the Job

The P&C Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to facility leadership, driving HR initiatives that align with business goals and enhance organizational effectiveness.

This role leads talent development efforts, supports workforce planning, and ensures consistent application of HR policies while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and compliance.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Advise facility and regional leadership on HR strategy, organizational design, and workforce optimization.
• Manage employment-related inquiries from employees and managers, providing timely and accurate guidance.
• Handle mid- to high-level employee relations issues and escalates complex matters to senior HR leadership or legal as needed.
• Partner with facility hiring managers to ensure staffing levels are aligned with budgeted headcount and operational needs.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures to employees and management, ensuring consistent application.
• Initiate investigations and assist in compiling documentation and company response statements for legal matters including EEOC and REDA claims, OSHA reports, and employee hotline complaints.
• Manage unemployment claims, including preparing and submitting documentation, participating in appeals hearings, and coordinating with facility managers.
• Serve as the HR liaison in employee or facility meetings such as disciplinary discussions, manager/employee 1:1s, roundtables, town halls, open enrollment sessions, and safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human resources, Business Administration or related field
• 5+ years of HR generalist experience
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, and data analytics.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to align HR initiatives to organizational goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality.

Essential Mental and Physical Functions

Mental Functions: Non-repetitive and somewhat diversified job requiring continuous mental alertness or very close visual attention.

Physical Functions: Constantly (67-100%) required to sit. Occasionally (0-33%) required to stand, climb, walk, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equipment Used: Computer/keyboard, Microsoft Office, and general office equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES None required.

Language Skills Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English proficiently.

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity / Inclusion

EOE M/F/D/V Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening.

You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states. We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers' warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers’ warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s and Keurig Dr. Pepper’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.