Director, Culture, Opportunity, & Belonging

Who is Yum! Brands:

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - and be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth. We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re seeking talented individuals to make an impact across a global company. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results across the business and showcasing your smart, heart, and courage. If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high-performance, and making a difference, join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together! Learn more about the career below. 

About the Job:

 Yum! Brands is seeking a Director, Culture, Opportunity & Belonging (COB) who will champion, promote, and guide the COB strategy and initiatives across the company. The position will report to the Chief Culture, Opportunity and Belonging Officer and work closely with the brand and teams. This role is integral to the company, our culture, and the experience of each of our employees every day.

The ideal applicant/candidate will exhibit strong leadership and change management capabilities, bolstered by excellent skills in influencing, people management, and project management. These attributes are essential for driving positive sustainable progress across the organization. This role will be based in Irvine, CA.

The Day-to-Day:

• Continue to build on the established vision for Culture, Opportunity and Belonging by architecting and executing programs that advance the company toward the desired business outcomes.
• Partner with leadership to ensure this vision continues to be operationalized into a sustainable and measurable working plan that is embedded into organizational processes and decision-making, and delivers collective value across the organization.
• Be the “go to” COB subject matter expert and lead for Brand Partners and field leadership teams, including but not limited to: strategy execution, training and learning architecture, and group facilitation.
• Actively support identified client groups and leadership teams with functional and enterprise-wide change management efforts – specific to the design and implementation of COB-driven business and people practices.
• Remain up-to-date on relevant federal, state, global, and region-specific legislation and recommend appropriate focused action, when and where applicable.

Is This You?

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR Leadership experience (e.g. Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Operations, etc.) with global client groups.
• Depth in strategy execution across various client groups (including Leadership and global teams, exempt, and non-exempt employee populations).
• Well-versed in change management, problem solving and building strong relationships.
• Advanced analytical skills, that are used to inform decisions and develop effective strategies.
• Successful track record of designing learning solutions, creating implementation plans, and facilitating sessions with leadership and global teams, exempt, and non-exempt employee populations.

Work-Hard, Play-Hard: 

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions 
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting 
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name 

Salary Range: ­­$160,400 - $188,800 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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