People Business Partner Manager
PepsiCo · DO
Overview
CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT
At 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.
Responsibilities
The Opportunity
The HR Associate Manager – Sales & Projects provides strategic and operational People support to the Sales organization and assigned business projects across the Dominican Republic and the rest of the Caribbean. The role partners with leaders to translate business priorities into people plans, strengthen organizational capability, support talent and workforce decisions, and ensure consistent execution of People processes and policies. The position serves as a key connection between business leaders, employees, and People centers of expertise across the supported markets.
Your Impact
- Partner with Sales leadership to translate business priorities into an integrated People plan and provide consultative support on organization, talent, capability, and workforce matters. [Consult / Decide]
2. Lead the execution of core People processes for the assigned population, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, development planning, compensation inputs, and organizational health actions. [Execute / Consult]
3. Diagnose organizational and workforce needs using available data and stakeholder input; recommend practical actions that strengthen effectiveness, engagement, retention, and leadership capability. [Consult / Inform]
4. Advise leaders and employees on the consistent application of company policies, People programs, and employment practices, partnering with Employee Relations, Legal, Total Rewards, and other specialists as needed. [Consult / Execute]
5. Support workforce planning and staffing strategies for Sales and project requirements, partnering with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to address critical capability and succession needs. [Consult / Execute]
6. Lead or coordinate assigned People projects and organizational changes, ensuring clear governance, stakeholder alignment, risk identification, communications, and timely execution. [Execute / Inform]
7. Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees, surface emerging people risks, and escalate sensitive or high-impact matters through the appropriate channels. [Consult / Inform]
8. Track agreed People priorities and outcomes, provide concise updates to leadership, and adjust actions based on business needs and measured results. [Execute / Inform] - •Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline.
•Trusted, credible, and consultative partnership style.
•Ability to influence without direct authority and communicate effectively across levels.
•Sound judgment, discretion, and courage in handling sensitive people matters.
•Comfort working through ambiguity, changing priorities, and matrix relationships.
•Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, and cross-functional alignment.
•Data-informed problem solving and focus on measurable outcomes.
•Inclusive leadership and respect for different perspectives.
Qualifications
Who Are We Looking For?
•Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Law, or a related field.
•Relevant experience across multiple HR disciplines, such as business partnering, talent management, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, or change management.
•Demonstrated ability to advise leaders, diagnose organizational issues, and convert insights into actionable plans.
•Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders and overlapping priorities.
•Working knowledge of employment practices across the supported Caribbean markets and company People policies; ability to involve specialist partners when required.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish; English proficiency appropriate for regional collaboration.
•Analytical capability and comfort using workforce data to support decisions.
•Minimum years of experience: TBD based on local job architecture and recruiting requirements.
If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.
What can you expect from us:
Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
Development programs according to Leadership skills.
Specialized training according to the role.
Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.
The Opportunity
The HR Associate Manager – Sales & Projects provides strategic and operational People support to the Sales organization and assigned business projects across the Dominican Republic and the rest of the Caribbean. The role partners with leaders to translate business priorities into people plans, strengthen organizational capability, support talent and workforce decisions, and ensure consistent execution of People processes and policies. The position serves as a key connection between business leaders, employees, and People centers of expertise across the supported markets.
Your Impact
- Partner with Sales leadership to translate business priorities into an integrated People plan and provide consultative support on organization, talent, capability, and workforce matters. [Consult / Decide]
2. Lead the execution of core People processes for the assigned population, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, development planning, compensation inputs, and organizational health actions. [Execute / Consult]
3. Diagnose organizational and workforce needs using available data and stakeholder input; recommend practical actions that strengthen effectiveness, engagement, retention, and leadership capability. [Consult / Inform]
4. Advise leaders and employees on the consistent application of company policies, People programs, and employment practices, partnering with Employee Relations, Legal, Total Rewards, and other specialists as needed. [Consult / Execute]
5. Support workforce planning and staffing strategies for Sales and project requirements, partnering with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to address critical capability and succession needs. [Consult / Execute]
6. Lead or coordinate assigned People projects and organizational changes, ensuring clear governance, stakeholder alignment, risk identification, communications, and timely execution. [Execute / Inform]
7. Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees, surface emerging people risks, and escalate sensitive or high-impact matters through the appropriate channels. [Consult / Inform]
8. Track agreed People priorities and outcomes, provide concise updates to leadership, and adjust actions based on business needs and measured results. [Execute / Inform] - •Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline.
•Trusted, credible, and consultative partnership style.
•Ability to influence without direct authority and communicate effectively across levels.
•Sound judgment, discretion, and courage in handling sensitive people matters.
•Comfort working through ambiguity, changing priorities, and matrix relationships.
•Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, and cross-functional alignment.
•Data-informed problem solving and focus on measurable outcomes.
•Inclusive leadership and respect for different perspectives.
Who Are We Looking For?
•Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Law, or a related field.
•Relevant experience across multiple HR disciplines, such as business partnering, talent management, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, or change management.
•Demonstrated ability to advise leaders, diagnose organizational issues, and convert insights into actionable plans.
•Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders and overlapping priorities.
•Working knowledge of employment practices across the supported Caribbean markets and company People policies; ability to involve specialist partners when required.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish; English proficiency appropriate for regional collaboration.
•Analytical capability and comfort using workforce data to support decisions.
•Minimum years of experience: TBD based on local job architecture and recruiting requirements.
If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.
What can you expect from us:
Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
Development programs according to Leadership skills.
Specialized training according to the role.
Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.