Talent Acquisition Specialist (volume recruitment)

Role Overview

• Partner with hiring managers to conduct recruitment strategy meetings, analyze hiring needs, define job requirements, and craft customized recruitment plans;
• Provide market intelligence and competitive insights on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and industry hiring trends;
• Act as a trusted talent advisor, guiding hiring managers on interviewing best practices, inclusive hiring strategies, candidate experience standards, and the effective use of assessment tools;
• Align recruitment efforts with workforce planning, strategic TA initiatives, and business priorities;
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers, HR, and other key stakeholders;
• Provide regular updates and proactive communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring alignment and transparency.

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify and attract both active and passive talent using job boards, social media, employee referrals, and networking;
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles to reduce time-to-find and time-to-accept;
• Leverage PepsiCo’s employer branding and recruitment marketing to enhance talent attraction, including writing compelling job descriptions, optimizing job postings, and engaging candidates through our established EVP messaging;
• Deliver a consistent, high-touch candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and engagement at every stage of the hiring process.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job requisition creation to offer acceptance, ensuring efficiency, quality, and a seamless and positive candidate experience while adhering to all established process standards;
• Conduct structured interviews and behavioral assessments applying the company's established interviewing framework and standards to evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and culture add;
• Facilitate hiring manager debrief sessions and provide structured feedback to support data-driven hiring decisions;
• Manage the offer process, including extending offers and negotiating compensation packages in partnership with HR, Total Rewards, and Hiring Manager.

• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-find, time-to-accept, candidate experience scores) to continuously improve hiring outcomes;
• Utilize external labor market data and talent analytics to refine sourcing strategies and hiring decisions;
• Ensure adherence to global hiring policies, DEI standards, and local employment laws.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, recruitment technology advancements, and innovative hiring trends;
• Effectively utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment technologies to manage the recruitment process.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and CRM platforms;
• Follow established recruitment process standards, ensuring consistency, compliance, and data integrity.

• Focus on high-volume, fast-paced hiring for frontline roles such as Manufacturing, Warehousing, Retail, Sales, and Call Centers;
• Utilize job fairs, employee referral programs, community partnerships, and digital job boards to attract talent;
• Execute high-speed recruitment processes, managing multiple open requisitions with short hiring cycles;
• Optimize automation tools, bulk processing, and AI-driven screening for large candidate pools;
• Partner with operations managers and HR teams to ensure smooth onboarding and workforce planning.

Required Qualifications

• 2+Years of Experience of frontline or high-volume recruitment experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Recruitment Expertise:
• Solid understanding of talent assessment methodologies and interviewing techniques (e.g., behavioral, competency-based);
• Experience with community-based recruiting, job fairs, and referral programs.
• Technology:
• Demonstrated experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruiting technologies;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze recruitment data and metrics to inform hiring strategies and drive data-driven decisions;
• Organizational & Time Management Skills: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders at all levels;
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Ability to analyze situations, identify potential solutions, and make sound judgments;
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities;
• Results Orientation: Driven to achieve recruitment targets and contribute to team success;
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of employment law, regulations, and compliance related to recruitment;
• Experience using talent intelligence tools to inform talent acquisition strategies;
• Experience working in a multinational or global organization;
• Experience recruiting within a Global Shared Services environment.