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Overview As a HR Business Partner (HRBP) at PepsiCo India GCC, you will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, driving the people agenda to achieve business transformation and sustainable growth. You will lead the design and execution of HR strategies that enhance talent pipeline, and culture while ensuring alignment with PepsiCos global S&T priorities. This role demands a balance of strategic vision, executive influence, and operational excellence to deliver solutions in a complex, matrixed environment. This role requires a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on execution to drive business results Responsibilities Business Partnership: Act as atrusted advisorto functional leaders, providing data-driven insights. Partner with business leaders to understand their objectives, challenges, and people needs. Diagnose functional and org challengesand roll out HR interventions drive engagement and agility. Provide guidance on HR strategies that support business goals and operational effectiveness Lead cross-functional initiatives to align HR priorities withFP&A and GCC (Global Capability Center)objectives. Talent Management: Leadscale talent initiatives with a focus on cultural adoption and employee experience. Support in talent management processes including talent reviews, leadership development. Identify gaps and create solutions to build and sustain a high-performance culture. Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent. Coach senior leaderson change leadership, team dynamics, and stakeholder management. Employee Experience & Culture: Foster a culture of engagement and drive inclusion for growth Leverage OHS (Organizational Health Survey) insights to address systemic issues and elevate manager effectiveness. Work with managers to improve employee satisfaction (OHS org health), retention, and productivity. Manage and execute programs that improve organizational culture and employee morale. Innovate retention strategies Change Management Support business transformation and change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions for employees and teams. Advise on organizational design and structure to ensure efficiency and alignment with business goals. Provide coaching to leaders and managers to build their leadership capabilities and improve team effectiveness. Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution: Act as a trusted advisor in handling employee relations issues and conflict resolution. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards. HR Metrics & Reporting: Utilize HR analytics to assess trends, provide insights, and recommend actions to improve business and people outcomes. Monitor and track key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, performance) and implement corrective actions as needed. Learning & Development: Collaborate with Learning & Development teams to create and implement training programs to develop the skills of managers and employees. Promote continuous learning and professional growth within teams. HR Operations Collaboration: Workhand-in-hand with HR Operationsto ensure flawless execution of core HR processes (payroll, benefits, mobility, compliance) for GCC/FP&A teams. Partnership with Global HRBP: Align GCC/ICC people strategies with PepsiCo's global FP&A HR agenda Leadershipas a HRLT member lead critical HR projects Other accountabilities Ensure policy consistency/compliance Provide career coaching for local talent, with emphasis on developing new manager talent Partner with TA to identify local sources of talent and evaluate candidates for hiring Partner with Global HR COEs to Execute tools/ programs to drive employee engagement Execute communications Develop local/ Functional succession plans Play an active role in PepsiCo values/ culture/ engagement work (leveraging COE work for local activation) Key skills Able to build trust & sustainable interpersonal relationships with multiple stakeholders Ability to handle large employee scope Agility Ability to influence business leaders at executive level Business Partnering & consulting skills Matrix Management Coaching & Facilitation skills Strong HR execution skills Qualifications Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of progressive HR experience in a business partner or generalist role, ideally within a fast-paced global or multinational organization. Education: MBA in HR is must Skills: Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into actionable HR strategies. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and manage complex HR projects. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills. Experience with HRIS systems and HR metrics/reporting. Competencies: Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and deliver results. High emotional intelligence, with strong listening and empathy skills. Adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity and change. Focused on delivering high-quality HR services with attention to detail and urgency.
