Sharon F. Christopher

About Sharon F. Christopher

At PepsiCo, I source and recruit brilliant minds for the APAC region (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Japan, etc) ranging from the talent in the manufacturing sites to Senior Corporate leaders across all functions (Supply chain, Sales, Marketing, Legal, HR, etc.) Committed to creating lasting relationships and contributing to the growth of both candidates and the organisation. I also apply my expertise in process improvement to optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of the existing process and the overall business performance.

Experience

1. Associate Manager

   百事

   Jun 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Managing end-to-end recruitment for the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region, supporting a wide range of functions including Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Finance, HR, and Operations. A key part of my role involves transitioning the recruitment process from local in-country teams to our Global Capability Centre (GCC), ensuring operational efficiency, consistency, and scalability.Key Responsibilities- Manage full-cycle recruitment across ANZ, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding- Hire for cross-functional roles across business units, aligning talent acquisition strategies with organizational goals- Lead the transition of recruitment operations from local ANZ teams to the GCC, ensuring a seamless knowledge transfer, process standardization, and stakeholder alignment- Collaborate with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand talent needs and deliver customized hiring solutions- Utilize ATS platforms, Boolean search, and talent intelligence tools to build and maintain high-quality pipelines- Execute multi-channel sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and social media- Conduct market mapping, competitor benchmarking, and talent analytics to support proactive hiring- Drive employer branding initiatives and promote a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey- Ensure compliance with regional employment laws and internal governance standards.

Education

• University of Madras

  BA Journalism, Journalism

  2014 — 2017