IR / HR Lead – PepsiCo

Job Overview

PepsiCo is hiring an IR / HR Lead for its Multan operations. The role supports end-to-end HR functions across the plant, covering permanent staff, contractors, apprentices, and daily wagers. You will be responsible for recruitment, employee relations, HR operations, compliance, and workforce engagement.

Relocation: Eligible for limited relocation

Job Status: Regular

Key Responsibilities

• Support HR operations for all plant employees including recruitment, onboarding, and performance cycles.

• Manage hiring for Operations teams (Packaging, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, QC, Warehouse).

• Lead HR processes for 3rd-party employees: talent acquisition, T&D, C&B, performance, and compliance.

• Run the Apprenticeship Program and career progression framework.

• Coordinate payroll, overtime, attendance, leaves, and wages with contractors and Time Office.

• Execute employee engagement activities, townhalls, team talks, and R&R programs.

• Maintain audit-ready documentation: JD reviews, org charts, employee files, confirmation tracking.

• Oversee statutory compliance including EOBI, PESSI, GLI, medical/death claims, licenses, etc.

• Lead workers welfare initiatives (Hajj/Umrah, annual rewards, dinners).

• Support ER/IR matters including CBA union coordination and biennial agreements.

• Handle contractor management: contracts, discipline, closures, grievance redressal, HRIS controls.

• Liaise with Govt. departments on labor laws, licensing, and legal matters.

• Promote diversity (male/female/disabled workforce).

• Lead workplace safety, injury reduction, and EHS coordination.

• Prepare presentations/decks and support leadership in HR needs.

Qualifications

• MBA (HR/IR/ER preferred).

• 6–8 years HR experience, ideally in manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of local labor laws & human rights policies.

• Experience managing unionized staff (preferably in MNCs).

• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical and documentation skills.

• Ability to handle confidential data, multiple tasks, and tight deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills; proactive, detail-oriented, and independent.