Talent Acquisition Specialist (Bilingual - English/French) - #190179

Overview

Shape the Future of Talent at PepsiCo

At PepsiCo, we thrive on bold thinking, agility, and innovation. Through our PepsiCo Positive (pep+) transformation, sustainability is at the heart of our mission to create value while inspiring positive change for the planet and its people.

This is more than a job - this is an opportunity to fuel your ambition and make a global impact. If you’re ready to bring your energy, creativity, and expertise to an organization where culture fuels success, we want to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Impact That Inspires: Join the leading convenient food and beverage company driving positive action for the planet and people
• Growth That Matters: Advance your career with learning opportunities, mentorship, and professional development. Balance That Supports You: Enjoy comprehensive benefits prioritizing your physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Flexibility That Works: We offer opportunities for remote work and in-office collaboration.
• Global Community That Drives Innovation: Join a global team of over 30 nationalities with a commitment to building an inclusive workplace.
  
  

We are looking for a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist (English/French) to join our PepsiCo Canada Talent Acquisition team, providing full-cycle recruitment support for a variety of professional roles across the organization. The role is key in driving success at PepsiCo Canada by supporting strategic recruitment initiatives that strengthen PepsiCo's talent pipeline. You will attract, assess, and hire top talent while collaborating with hiring managers, HR business partners, and stakeholders to develop and execute recruitment efforts, ensuring a seamless and engaging candidate experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can contribute to impactful hiring strategies that elevate our business.

This role allows for a hybrid work arrangement, based out of our PepsiCo Canada headquarters office in Mississauga.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS); from job requisition creation to offer acceptance, ensuring efficiency, quality, and a seamless and positive candidate experience while adhering to all established process standards.
• Partner with hiring managers to conduct recruitment strategy meetings, understand 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.
• Use external labor market data and talent analytics to refine sourcing strategies and hiring decisions.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify and attract both active and passive talent using job boards, social media, employee referrals, and networking.
• Source specialized talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional associations, networking events, and industry-specific job boards.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles to reduce time-to-find and time-to-accept.
• Conduct interviews applying an established interviewing framework to evaluate candidate qualifications and skills.
• Act as a trusted talent advisor, guiding hiring managers on interviewing best practices.
• Provide regular updates and proactive communication to hiring managers, HR, and other key stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Deliver a consistent, high-touch candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and engagement at every stage of the hiring process.
• Manage the offer process, including extending offers and negotiating compensation packages in partnership with HR, Total Rewards, and Hiring Manager.
• Assist and participate in special projects as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience managing end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing to offer management within a corporate or agency environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Bilingualism is mandatory; English/French (spoken & written).
• Solid understanding of talent assessment methodologies and interviewing techniques (e.g., behavioral, competency-based).
• Proven experience with recruitment marketing principles and various channels (e.g., social media platforms, job boards).
• Demonstrated experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruiting technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze situations, identify potential solutions, and make sound judgments.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong sense of confidentiality
• Driven to achieve recruitment targets and contribute to team success.
• Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of employment law, regulations, and compliance related to recruitment.
• Experience working in a multinational or global organization.