About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade, and Quaker. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering innovative products and sustainable growth. In China, PepsiCo has a strong presence, with operations spanning manufacturing, distribution, and corporate functions. As a global leader, PepsiCo invests heavily in employee development, fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a dynamic team that shapes the future of the consumer goods industry.

Role Overview

The ELC Coordinator (Employee Lifecycle Coordinator) role at PepsiCo in Chengdu, Sichuan, is pivotal in managing end-to-end employee services. This position ensures seamless execution of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for onboarding, offboarding, people moves, HR inquiries, and notifications. You will support associates throughout their employee journey, leveraging local and global HR systems such as EC, CDP, ServiceNow, Best Sign, Gaia, and Power Apps. This full-time role demands precision, timeliness, and a commitment to standardization, making it ideal for HR professionals seeking impactful work in a matrix organization.

Why This Role Matters

In a fast-paced environment like PepsiCo's China operations, the ELC Coordinator ensures compliance, efficiency, and employee satisfaction. From preparing labor contracts to conducting exit interviews, you'll handle critical processes that directly influence talent retention and organizational agility.

Key Responsibilities

As an ELC Coordinator, your day-to-day will involve a blend of administrative excellence and system expertise. Key duties include:

• Completing pre-onboarding and onboarding tasks, such as collating employee data, triggering GPID creation, assigning departmental tasks, preparing contracts, and conducting remote orientations—all within SLA timelines.
• Managing offboarding, including leave encashment verification, social insurance deactivation, telephonic exit interviews, final calculations, and separation letters.
• Facilitating people moves by raising position requests, preparing communication letters, and updating employee records.
• Delivering HR inquiry services and notifications on time, covering certifications, reports, contract renewals, retirement, probation reviews, health card renewals, returns, and relocations.
• Maintaining personnel files with e-copies via online solutions and sorting hard copies, ensuring full audit compliance.
• Mastering HR systems for local and global standardization, plus handling ad-hoc tasks assigned by leadership.

Operational Excellence

Accuracy is non-negotiable—every process must meet or exceed effective dates, with absolute data integrity. This role thrives on proactive coordination across departments in PepsiCo's diverse matrix structure.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as PepsiCo's ELC Coordinator in Chengdu, candidates should possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• At least 2+ years of experience in HR Administration or HRIS roles.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for stakeholder interactions.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with partners.
• A robust data management background, including data ingestion, usage, consumption, and quality control.
• Experience navigating a matrix organization with competing priorities.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with HR tools like ServiceNow, Power Apps, and global systems is a plus. Mandarin proficiency is essential for local operations, alongside English for global alignment.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a premium compensation package tailored to China's competitive market:

• Estimated salary range of $65,000 - $95,000 USD annually (adjusted for local equivalents with 5-10% buffer), based on Food & Beverage sector rates.
• Comprehensive social insurance, housing, and medical benefits per Chinese standards.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Paid leave, including annual, sick, and encashment options.
• Access to global training platforms and certification programs.
• Employee assistance programs for wellness and work-life balance.

Additional Perks

Enjoy PepsiCo product discounts, team-building events, and flexible remote work elements like virtual orientations.

Career Growth

PepsiCo is committed to talent development. As an ELC Coordinator, you'll gain exposure to global HR processes, positioning you for advancement into HR Business Partner, HRIS Specialist, or regional leadership roles. Our matrix structure offers cross-functional projects, mentorship, and leadership training. Many employees progress to international assignments, leveraging PepsiCo's vast network.

Development Opportunities

Participate in PepsiCo University courses, skill-building workshops, and performance reviews that chart clear promotion paths. High performers often see rapid growth in China’s dynamic operations.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability, innovation, and impact. In Chengdu, you'll contribute to a growing hub in PepsiCo's Asia-Pacific footprint, surrounded by a collaborative team. We value diversity, sustainability, and employee voice—evidenced by our top employer rankings. This ELC Coordinator role offers a launchpad for HR careers in a premium brand synonymous with excellence.

Role FAQs

What systems will I use?

You'll master EC, CDP, ServiceNow, Best Sign, Gaia, Power Apps, and more for standardized processes.

Is travel required?

Primarily office-based in Chengdu, with remote orientation capabilities minimizing travel.

What’s the work culture like?

Fast-paced, matrix-driven, with emphasis on relationships, data accuracy, and work-life balance.

How does PepsiCo support career growth?

Through training, mentorship, and global opportunities tailored to your aspirations.

Application Tips

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