People Operations Analyst (Maternity cover)
PepsiCo · Bucharest
Overview
At PepsiCo Romania, we are more than beloved brands, we are a team of 1,300 colleagues working together, united by a mission to create smiles around the world through the products our consumers enjoy every day. We collaborate to turn ideas into solutions that create value for consumers and deliver lasting impact in our communities.
With a strong local presence and modern operations across our two manufacturing sites in Popești-Leordeni and Dragomirești, PepsiCo Romania plays an important role within the regional network, serving 17 markets across Central and South-Eastern Europe. Our portfolio includes iconic global brands such as Pepsi, Mirinda, 7UP, Lay’s and Doritos, alongside products tailored to local consumer preferences.
We work in a fast-paced, international environment where collaboration, accountability and a strong focus on results drive sustainable growth and meaningful impact.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and unlock your potential within a global organization, explore the role below.
Job Overview:
We are looking for a People Operations Analyst to join our HR team in Romania and provide operational, analytical, and on-site support to employees throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate data, compliance with local labor legislation, and efficient HR processes.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers, responding to requests and resolving or escalating issues when needed.
- Support HR operations for office and manufacturing employees, ensuring continuity during busy periods and absences.
- Manage employee data, contracts, documentation and HR system updates accurately and on time.
- Support onboarding and employee lifecycle processes, including medical checks, documentation, transfers and exits.
- Support payroll, reporting and data checks, working closely with Payroll and Finance teams.
- Coordinate HR training and mandatory courses, including attendance and documentation.
- Support the use of HR systems and tools, helping users and escalating technical issues when required.
- Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including data preparation, documentation and process improvements.
- Support employee document management and archiving, ensuring compliance with company requirements.
- Provide occasional translation and purchasing support through SA
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into practical insights and recommendations.
- Strong numerical and reporting skills, with experience analyzing and presenting data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers and external stakeholders.
- Proactive, flexible and solution-oriented, with a strong focus on results and the ability to work on-site when needed.
- High attention to detail, especially regarding documentation, data accuracy and compliance with policies and employment legislation.
- Ability to work collaboratively across different teams and locations.
- University degree, preferably in HR, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
- Advanced English, written and spoken.
- Very good MS Office skills; experience with HR systems is an advantage.
- 2+ years of relevant HR experience, preferably in HR operations, employee experience or an on-site HR
What we offer:
Compensation & Financial Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with market evolution and reviewed annually
- Meal vouchers
- Financial benefits for significant life events, in line with internal policies
- Flexible benefits (e.g.: vacation vouchers, private pension contributions, cultural vouchers), in line with internal policies
Flexibility & Time for You
- FlexiCo framework (flex place, flex time, flex day), depending on operational needs
- Additional days off for important personal life events
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical subscription
- Access to fitness subscription through an agreed partner
- Life and accident insurance
- Wellbeing initiatives supporting physical and mental health
Growth & Development
- Real opportunities for professional development
- Role-specific learning and development programs
- Exposure to both corporate and production environments
- Bookster
The PepsiCo Experience
- Dynamic and performance-driven environment
- Internal events and access to products from our PepsiCo portfolio
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers, responding to requests and resolving or escalating issues when needed.
- Support HR operations for office and manufacturing employees, ensuring continuity during busy periods and absences.
- Manage employee data, contracts, documentation and HR system updates accurately and on time.
- Support onboarding and employee lifecycle processes, including medical checks, documentation, transfers and exits.
- Support payroll, reporting and data checks, working closely with Payroll and Finance teams.
- Coordinate HR training and mandatory courses, including attendance and documentation.
- Support the use of HR systems and tools, helping users and escalating technical issues when required.
- Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including data preparation, documentation and process improvements.
- Support employee document management and archiving, ensuring compliance with company requirements.
- Provide occasional translation and purchasing support through SA
Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into practical insights and recommendations.
- Strong numerical and reporting skills, with experience analyzing and presenting data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers and external stakeholders.
- Proactive, flexible and solution-oriented, with a strong focus on results and the ability to work on-site when needed.
- High attention to detail, especially regarding documentation, data accuracy and compliance with policies and employment legislation.
- Ability to work collaboratively across different teams and locations.
- University degree, preferably in HR, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
- Advanced English, written and spoken.
- Very good MS Office skills; experience with HR systems is an advantage.
- 2+ years of relevant HR experience, preferably in HR operations, employee experience or an on-site HR
What we offer:
Compensation & Financial Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with market evolution and reviewed annually
- Meal vouchers
- Financial benefits for significant life events, in line with internal policies
- Flexible benefits (e.g.: vacation vouchers, private pension contributions, cultural vouchers), in line with internal policies
Flexibility & Time for You
- FlexiCo framework (flex place, flex time, flex day), depending on operational needs
- Additional days off for important personal life events
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical subscription
- Access to fitness subscription through an agreed partner
- Life and accident insurance
- Wellbeing initiatives supporting physical and mental health
Growth & Development
- Real opportunities for professional development
- Role-specific learning and development programs
- Exposure to both corporate and production environments
- Bookster
The PepsiCo Experience
- Dynamic and performance-driven environment
- Internal events and access to products from our PepsiCo portfolio