Posted: 18 June
The role
OverviewAt 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.
This role will be Midlands based, partnering with the local HR Business Partners and the Site Leadership teams. It will be site based working with some travel required.
ResponsibilitiesAct as the process expert, providing very clear and specific direction to managers to ensure they are able to execute independently and do not “shop” for an alternative answer.Build capability of new/first time managers ensuring they are capable to deliver the process and confident in their own ability, through training, coaching and targeted workshops/interventions. Build capability of experienced managers through frequent one to one coaching supported by training/education workshops to reduce the reliance on ER Advisors.Establish Service Level Agreements with key stakeholders and measure performance against the SLAs.Deliver specific ER projects/assignments, such as development of handbooks, policies and procedures.Support Operational activities within the factory, attending weekly meetings Share best practices and case learnings with other ER Advisors to ensure consistency across the organisation.Work effectively with the Occupational Health Team to ensure service is effective and meets case requirements.Engage external partners when necessary, such as Access to Work, ACAS and other organisations to set up and provide workplace assistance.Advise on collective consultation requirements including partnering with HRM to prepare pay consultation.Engage Legal Counsel where required to mitigate risk.Build effective working relationships with the Trade Unions across sites (where applicable).Be an active member of the onsite weekly improvement process, representing the HR KPI’s and support to drive the metrics to standard or improved.Partner with HRBP/Local HR to identify patterns/trends of ER that may suggest underlying issues.QualificationsA strong working knowledge of employment policies and employment legislation and the ability to practically implement that knowledge within PepsiCo (through proven experience or CIPD qualified).Ability to take ownership of complex ER issues with limited management input across two locations.Strong coaching/counselling skills.Able to balance legal risk with business benefit to ensure that the best outcome is reached on employment related issues.Personal values consistent with PepsiCo values to ensure that Code of Conduct is upheld in every decision taken.Able to leverage personal influence with associates and managers to promote direct employment relationships, creating positive visual presence of HR at all levels on site including shop floor.Collaboration skills to build effective relationships with all client groups.Flexibility to travel and support sites with a 24/7 operation.Why Join Us?We offer a competitive salary, bonus, flexible working, and a wide range of benefits—from critical illness cover and discounted gym memberships to enhanced parental leave and electric car schemes. Our commitment to wellbeing and career growth makes us a Top Employer for 14 years running.
Equal OpportunitiesWe’re an equal opportunity employer, committed to the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide any necessary adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.
About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
