Your Support Network
A network of knowledgeable specialists, including PepsiCo team members and external partners, is always there to help you. They will assist with a smooth transition for you and your family.
Immigration Services Provider
- Collects information from you and PepsiCo so that you and your family will have the appropriate visa(s) and work permit(s) to proceed with your assignment in the host country
- Will advise you if a physical examination is required. In some assignment countries, you and your accompanying family members may be required to obtain medical clearance in order to secure residence authorizations. Before you sign your letter of understanding, you should review all requirements involving, but not limited to any medical requirements, that apply to your host country with Human Resources and confirm that they will not pose an obstacle.
Countries receiving a large volume of temporary assignees will likely have longer waiting periods for visa acceptance. Talk to Fragomen, PepsiCo’s immigration provider, about the country you are moving to, so you can be prepared for a lengthy wait if necessary.
Relocation Services Partner (Sirva)
- Arranges preview trip to the host country
- Works with you and your family to understand your housing and schooling needs
- Advises you on PepsiCo’s relocation policies
- Manages your move and provides relevant information to the host country for payroll and tax reporting
- Processes eligible expenses you incur during your relocation and pays applicable relocation allowances
- Initiates and manages all relocation services
You will be managing a lot of details leading up to your departure. Regular interaction with your relocation partner will keep you organized and help to ensure all the arrangements have been finalized in both your home and host countries.
Tax Services Provider (Vialto Partners)
- Provides you with a tax briefing in both your home and host countries
- Completes your home and host income tax returns, as applicable
Taxation policies are different in each country. This provider and PepsiCo will ensure your compliance with local laws.
Your Current Manager
- Works with your host country manager to establish your transition plan and professional development path
Work closely with your manager and successor to ensure a smooth and complete transition of your current responsibilities and projects.
Global Talent Mobility Services (GTMS) Team
- Explains your assignment package and the process to you
- Initiates all support for your assignment provided by PepsiCo and outside vendors upon receipt of the signed LOU
- Works with the Relocation Services Partner (Sirva) to provide high-level one-on-one support to you and your family
The team works closely with you and your family to coordinate all aspects of the assignment and repatriation. Keep the GTMS team updated on your progress, and let them know if you have any issues, questions or concerns throughout your assignment.
Your New (Host Country) Manager
- Helps you integrate into your new role
- Sets performance goals
Don’t be afraid to ask your manager lots of questions. You have a great deal to learn in your new role!
HR Generalist
- Assists you with local onboarding such as understanding local employment practices and policies and the business of your host country
“Home” Human Resources works with the Global Talent Mobility Services team to gain approval for the assignment and get you ready to go; “Host Country” Human Resources helps you get settled and acclimate to your new life.
