¬commodations Claims Associate Manager

Overview PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. PepsiCo’s Law and Compliance & Ethics function helps to drive business objectives and achieve sustainable business results, while also protecting PepsiCo – legally, ethically and reputationally. Our structure follows the business, with dedicated lawyers and legal professionals supporting each Sector and their respective BUs/markets, along with Global Group/Corporate professionals to support certain practice areas and meet specific governance needs of PepsiCo, Inc. Like all departments, we’re committed to working Faster, Stronger and Better. We’re continually looking for ways to leverage technology, simplify and enhance our processes, and expand and transform our capabilities. This allows us to accommodate evolving business needs and provide the best legal services to keep PepsiCo moving forward. We’re also committed to diversity, equity and inclusion both within our department and the broader legal profession. This position is a hybrid role with a preference for the selected candidate to be based in the Purchase, NY; Plano, TX; or Chicago, IL area.
LI-Hybrid Responsibilities We are looking for a creative, innovative team player with a positive attitude who displays sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills to join our Employment Law and Human Rights Team as a Legal Associate Manager overseeing reasonable accommodation processes under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By joining our best-in-class Employment Law and Human Rights team, you will help us achieve the goals above by: Designing, overseeing, and improving processes for intake and resolution of requests for reasonable accommodation under the ADA, including exploring and driving digitization methods and leveraging/enhancing Service Now and other technologies to streamline and optimize outcomes Effectively advising and influencing Human Resources and Business Partners regarding principles, options, risks, and outcomes when responding to requests for reasonable accommodation Using sound judgment and discretion to appropriately involve attorney support Directing and developing team members who assist with this work Leveraging data and experience to proactively identify, analyze, and address opportunities for improvement of processes, trends and shifts in data/experience, potential legal risks and reduction of legal claims, track and improve outcomes, and build capability of partners and team members Proactively identifying options and methods to expand and improve the Company’s ability to accommodate employees and mitigate risk by monitoring and researching internal and external resources and subject matter expert organizations for the most up-to-date expertise, and determining how to apply them to our roles to accommodate Assisting with employment litigation matters relating to reasonable accommodation matters (including litigation, demands, and government agency investigation/enforcement). Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 3+ years of relevant experience in legal and/or human resources field Strong knowledge of the ADA and familiarity with other employment laws Preferred Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively (both written and orally) with all levels of employees, from frontline to management Strong understanding of digitization methods and platforms and ability to drive and design innovative ways of working and process improvements through use of technology Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications including Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerBI Ability to function well in a team environment, display professional maturity, and interact with all levels of employees and management Empathetic approach to employee advocacy Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must as this role will have access to confidential litigation and employee data Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, including ability to work under pressure, prioritize and handle multiple priorities Strong teamwork mentality – balances team responsibilities and contributes to building a positive team culture Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $81,000 - $120,000 Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan *COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement