18 Research Specialist Jobs

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

Why Youll 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.

What Youll Do

• Dive Deep into Talent Markets: Become an expert in key talent market dynamics. You'll analyze emerging skills, workforce demographics, competitive intelligence (talent movements, profiles hired, etc.), best practices in talent acquisition, and talent flow analytics to predict future trends.
• Forecast Talent Needs: Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, including predictive modeling, to understand talent market dynamics and forecast future talent needs. This includes forecasting talent availability, assessing the impact of economic trends, and contributing to location strategies analysis.
• Lead Benchmarking Initiatives: Conduct benchmarking studies to assess PepsiCo's talent acquisition programs and strategic roadmap against industry best practices and competitors, identifying areas for improvement.
• Master Data & Tools: Utilize advanced analytics tools, market intelligence platforms (e.g., Draup, LinkedIn Insights), and databases to collect, analyze, and synthesize talent-related data. You'll also maintain data integrity and ensure the reliability of information sources.
• Deliver Actionable Insights: Create comprehensive intelligence reports that translate complex data into clear, concise, and actionable recommendations for talent acquisition strategies.
• Become a Subject Matter Expert: Be a recognized expert on labor markets, industry trends, and research methodologies, providing valuable insights to the Global TA Leadership.
• Build & Maintain a Talent Intelligence Database: Create and manage a comprehensive database of talent market data and insights for easy access and strategic decision-making.
• Support Strategic Programs ROI: Support evaluations of the effectiveness of talent acquisition programs, ensuring that investments deliver results.
• Partner with TA Strategy Leads: Collaborate with TA Strategy Leads on assigned projects, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Support TA Program Design: Partner with the Global TA Programs Design team to inform the development of innovative and data-driven talent acquisition programs.
• Contribute to \"Case for Change\" Proposals: Develop compelling \"case for change\" proposals to support the adoption of new TA strategies and programs.
• Prepare Presentations & Reports: Create presentations and reports to effectively communicate research findings and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Your Impact

• Influence PepsiCo's Talent Acquisition Strategy: Your research and insights will directly shape PepsiCo's talent acquisition strategies, ensuring that hiring decisions are aligned with market trends and business objectives.
• Empower Data-Driven Decision Making: You'll provide TA leaders with the data and insights they need to make informed decisions about talent attraction, workforce planning, and hiring initiatives.
• Drive Competitive Advantage: Deliver benchmarking reports and competitive intelligence that keep PepsiCo ahead of industry trends and best practices.
• Enhance Hiring Efficiency: Enable TA leaders to make smarter, data-driven hiring decisions based on labor market analytics, leading to better hiring outcomes.

What Youll Need to Succeed

• Talent Market Research Expertise: 7+ years of hands-on experience in talent intelligence, market research, or data analysis, with a proven track record of uncovering and interpreting workforce trends. You should possess a deep understanding of talent market dynamics, including emerging skills, workforce demographics, competitive intelligence, talent flow analytics, and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Data Analytics & Visualization Skills: You'll need to be proficient in Excel. Advanced proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools is crucial. You should be able to collect, clean, analyze, and synthesize large datasets and translate complex data into clear, concise, and actionable insights.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving: The ability to interpret data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights that drive hiring success is essential. You should be familiar with various research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) and have the ability to design and execute research projects.
• Technology Proficiency: Hands-on experience using talent intelligence platforms (e.g., Draup, LinkedIn Insights, Gartner Talent Neuron) to gather and analyze labor market data is a must.
• Business Acumen & Storytelling: You should be able to connect data insights to business strategy and develop clear, compelling presentations for executives. Excellent communication skills are key, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing. Experience creating compelling presentations and reports that tell a story with data is essential.
• Collaboration & Influence: Strong stakeholder management skills are crucial, with the ability to work cross-functionally and present insights to leadership teams. You should have a strong ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including TA Strategy Leads, TA Program Design teams, and external partners.
• Global Mindset & Adaptability: Experience working in multinational environments, with a deep understanding of global labor market trends, is highly valued.
• Advanced Skills: Advanced proficiency in predictive modeling and forecasting techniques, knowledge of TA systems and data, and experience managing external vendor relationships are a plus.

Above All:

You're passionate about building meaningful relationships and creating a positive impact through talent acquisition.

Theres a Space to Be You

We believe inclusivity fuels creativity and innovation. At PepsiCo, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels empowered, respected, and valued. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to bring their unique perspectives to our team.