Early Talent Recruiter - Contractor

Ready to shape the future of talent at Pepsi Co?

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Early Talent Recruiter (1-Year Contract) to join our HR team in Saudi Arabia. This role sits at the heart of our early careers agenda, playing a critical role in building strong talent pipelines through campus hiring, internships, and early career programs — all while bringing the Pepsi Co Way to life.

If you enjoy working with universities, engaging future talent, managing end-to-end trainee programs, and partnering closely with business and HR stakeholders, this is a great opportunity to make real impact, fast.

The Early Talent Recruiter is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering Early Talent and Employer Value Proposition (EVP) initiatives, with a strong focus on campus hiring, internships, and early career programs aligned with business hiring needs (AOP and ad-hoc).

The role owns the end-to-end management of trainee programs, including KPIs related to total trainee headcount and trainee-to-FTE conversion. You will work closely with the Talent Acquisition team and HR Business Partners to support local talent recruitment and ensure alignment with business needs, career pathways, and Pepsi Co culture.

You will also act as the main point of contact for universities and lead EVP engagement activities such as career fairs, senior leader seminars, and student engagement initiatives.

• Talent sourcing, screening, and shortlisting
• Interview coordination with Line Managers
• Post‑interview follow‑up and offer/contract preparation
• Contract management and documentation
• Intern records, onboarding, and off‑boarding logistics
• Laptop, system access, and workspace coordination
• Attendance tracking and payroll coordination
• Maintaining accurate TA trackers
• GPID issuance and system access
• HRDF coordination and government program tracking
• Trainee evaluations and end‑of‑program documentation
• Supporting MOH‑related projects
• Supporting ad‑hoc Early Talent, EVP, TA, and HR projects

• Preparing presentations and engagement materials
• Managing logistics, invitations, and attendance
• Delivering engaging and effective sessions
• Successful execution of the annual Early Talent hiring plan (up to 60 trainees per year)
• Trainee‑to‑FTE conversion rate aligned with workforce planning
• Delivery of EVP engagement events within agreed timelines and quality standards

• Bachelor's in HR, Business Administration, or a related field

• Minimum 2 years in HR or Talent Acquisition
• FMCG experience is a plus
• Strong coordination, administration, and communication skills

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive
• Confident working independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Culturally aware and adaptable
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills

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Interested candidates are encouraged to apply