People Business Partner Manager

PepsiCo; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Paid time off including parental leave

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a People Business Partner Manager to support the Fayetteville Plant in the Southeast Region. You will lead HR programs, partner with site leaders, and drive initiatives that align with business goals while upholding PepsiCo values.

You will shape talent strategies, manage performance processes, staff exempt/non-exempt roles, and foster an inclusive culture. The role combines strategic influence with hands-on HR operations in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• 5-7 years of HR leadership experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience supporting front-line employees and field-based client groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR programs and ensure consistent application of policies, benefits, and pay.
• Identify organizational challenges and drive performance improvements.
• Ensure HR activities comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Partner with leadership on performance processes, talent development, and succession.

Skills

Comprehensive HR expertise

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Influential leadership

Comfortable with ambiguity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field

Master’s degree in Business Administration or HR Management preferred

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo, one of the most iconic and recognized consumer brands around the globe! With net revenues of over $65 billion and almost 300,000 employees worldwide, PepsiCo’s approach at work is full force – never settling for second best.

We are PepsiCo, one of the most iconic and recognized consumer brands around the globe! With net revenues of over $65 billion and almost 300,000 employees worldwide, PepsiCo’s approach at work is full force – never settling for second best.

PepsiCo is committed to setting new standards of excellence, winning as a team, and performing with purpose. Our People function is a critical part of this strategy, driving both the well‑being of our employees and an inclusive workplace where they can thrive personally and professionally. Join us and help shape the innovation and success of PepsiCo!

Responsibilities

The People Business Partner Manager will provide leadership and functional HR management support to the Fayetteville Plant within the Southeast Region.

As the People Business Partner Manager for PFUS, you will play a role in shaping HR strategies that align with business goals, partnering with key leaders to drive desired outcomes for both the business and its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute HR Initiatives: Lead and implement key HR programs, ensuring consistent application of company policies, benefits, and pay across the site.
• Organizational Diagnosis and Solutions: Identify organizational challenges and develop solutions, driving improvements in performance and culture.
• Ensure Legal Compliance: Ensure HR activities comply with all state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Performance Management & Talent Development: Partner with leadership to manage performance processes, develop talent pipelines, and support succession planning.
• Staffing & Talent Acquisition: Design and execute staffing strategies for exempt/non‑exempt hiring needs, including campus recruiting and ongoing outreach.
• Enhance Organizational Health & Culture: Drive site-specific strategies to improve employee engagement and culture, aligned with PepsiCo’s values. Lead and participate in market and regional D&I initiatives to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $110,700 - $185,250.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Skills & Capabilities

• Comprehensive HR Expertise: Strong background in employee relations, staffing, labor relations, performance management, leadership development, and training.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to translate high-level concepts into actionable strategies and demonstrates expertise in developing solutions based on data and analytics.
• Effective Communicator: Confident and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to effectively present to all levels of the organization.
• Influential Leader: Proven ability to influence decision‑making and build credibility with leaders and business partners. Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise. Has strong understanding of both strategic and tactical business operations.
• Comfortable with Ambiguity: Ability to thrive in ambiguous business environments.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Psychology, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Labor Relations, or HR Management is preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years Prior Human Resources and Leadership experience, with significant experience in a generalist or HR business partner role, with deep knowledge of most core aspects of HR Management: staffing, employee relations, performance management, leadership development, training, etc.) Experience in manufacturing, sales, or related industries is highly preferred. We are looking for candidates with experience supporting front‑line employees and field‑based client groups in a manufacturing or distribution center environment.

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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