About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates globally, serving billions of consumers across more than 200 countries. The company is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and creating positive change in the communities it serves. PepsiCo's People Experience & Operations (PE&Ops) team plays a pivotal role in driving HR transformation through cutting-edge technology solutions, ensuring the organization remains agile and people-focused in a dynamic business environment.

Role Overview

The HR Solution Architect at PepsiCo is a strategic role within the PE&Ops function, focused on rationalizing and optimizing the HR technology portfolio. Reporting to the Enterprise Domain Architect for Global Functions, this position ensures all HR solutions align with PepsiCo's enterprise technology standards and support broader transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with Strategy & Transformation teams, business stakeholders, Enterprise Architecture peers, system integrators, and third-party engineers to deliver efficient, scalable solutions that reduce IT costs and complexity while enhancing long-term viability.

This full-time role in Purchase, New York, offers a disclosed salary range of $89,000 to $149,000, with potential upside based on experience, plus a 10% performance bonus. It's ideal for seasoned professionals passionate about HR technology, architecture governance, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Governance

Work directly with stakeholders to design highly usable, scalable, extensible, and maintainable HR solutions. Create conceptual, logical, and physical architecture diagrams, along with application and technical design documents, leveraging PepsiCo's best practices.

Standards and Education

Evangelize Enterprise Architecture standards, governance processes, and the capabilities of standard platforms. Ensure re-use and lift-and-shift of capabilities across deployments to maximize efficiency.

Implementation Support

Support onboarding, training, and solution governance with the DEVSECOPS team. Adopt Waterfall and Agile principles, proactively address ambiguous problems, gather information, drive alignment, and troubleshoot key implementation issues to resolution.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates need hands-on experience with HR solutions system design, development, and implementation. A proven track record leading cross-functional and geographically distributed teams is essential, as is the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Key qualifications include:

• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, including senior executives.
• Expertise in solving complex technical problems collaboratively.
• Foundational knowledge of ERP systems, integration patterns, AI technologies, and responsible AI practices.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technology field or equivalent required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Adaptability to changing timelines and sequences.

PepsiCo values diverse backgrounds and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable laws, including fair chance ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a robust compensation package designed to support employees and their families:

• Salary range: $89,000 - $149,000, adjusted for location, skills, experience, and education.
• 10% annual performance bonus based on eligibility.
• Paid time off: parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability.
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Insurance: Accident, Group Legal, Life.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

These perks underscore PepsiCo's commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, career advancement is driven by performance and potential. As an HR Solution Architect, you'll gain exposure to global transformation programs, enterprise architecture, and executive stakeholders. Opportunities for growth include advancing to senior architect roles, domain leadership, or broader IT strategy positions. PepsiCo invests in professional development through training, mentorship, and leadership programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning in emerging technologies like AI and ERP integrations.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo means contributing to a legacy of innovation in the food and beverage industry while working on impactful HR technologies that empower 300,000+ employees worldwide. Based in Purchase, New York, you'll enjoy a collaborative environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and the chance to shape the future of PE&Ops. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and veteran status. View our EEO Policy and Pay Transparency Statement for more details.

Role FAQs

What is the salary range for this position?

The expected range is $89,000 - $149,000 USD per year, with a 10% bonus. Actual offers consider experience and skills.

Is this a remote role?

The position is based in Purchase, New York, with potential for hybrid arrangements based on business needs.

What technologies will I work with?

Focus on HR solutions, ERP systems, AI, integration patterns, and PepsiCo's enterprise standards in Agile/Waterfall environments.

How does PepsiCo support professional development?

Through training, DEVSECOPS collaboration, and exposure to global initiatives, with paths to senior roles.

Is PepsiCo an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, we provide equal consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Download EEO documents for details.