People Manager

Job Description

Overview

This role partners closely with the HR Lead for Strategy & Transformation at the Cairo Capability Center and key business stakeholders to deliver on the HR strategy for assigned functions. The incumbent will play a critical role in enabling business performance by driving core people processes, providing strategic HR guidance, and ensuring smooth execution of HR operations and initiatives across the center. 

Responsibilities
  • Partner with the HR Lead and function leaders to implement the HR strategy across designated teams and functions. 
  • Build strong, trusted relationships with people managers by providing coaching, advice, and support on key people matters. Collaborate with Total Rewards, People Experience & Operations, and Talent Management COEs to address functional needs and ensure seamless execution. 
  • Act as the first point of contact for assigned functions on matters related to organizational changes, team structures, employee relations, people development, and workforce planning. 
  • Lead the execution of core people processes including Performance Partnership Process (PPP), Talent Reviews, Performance Management Process (PMP), Leadership Nominations, OHS surveys, and PDR calibration. 
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on both internal and external recruitment processes, ensuring proper job evaluation, approvals, and budget alignment. Coordinate onboarding logistics with TR and local HR. 
  • Analyze OHS and Pulse survey data to generate actionable insights that drive engagement within the organization and across assigned functions. 
  • Ensure accurate HR data management in collaboration with HR Operations and Talent Analytics COE. Maintain up-to-date workforce mapping and support data-driven decision making. 
  • Support capability-building efforts in partnership with the HR Lead, owning delivery of key elements within the broader people agenda. 
  • Lead planning and execution of smaller-scale organizational change initiatives (e.g., team restructures) and support larger projects including reorganizations and workforce transitions. 
  • Drive or contribute to ad-hoc HR projects and initiatives as needed. 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. 
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience. 
  • Experience in shared services or global capability centers is a plus. 
  • Strong understanding of Egyptian labor law and core PepsiCo HR processes. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships at all organizational levels. 
  • Demonstrated experience in consulting and influencing stakeholders, including senior leaders. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Comfortable working in a complex, international matrix environment. 
  • Highly collaborative, with experience operating in virtual environments. 
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. 

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