- Lead and manage a team of HR professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality HR services.
- Develop and execute HR strategies that support the overall business objectives of the restaurant services group.
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of HR data to identify trends, make informed decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
- Partner with business leaders to understand their needs and provide strategic HR solutions.
- Oversee the recruitment process, ensuring a diverse and talented workforce is attracted and retained.
- Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members, fostering a culture of growth and learning.
- Manage employee relations, handling sensitive issues and conflicts with discretion and professionalism.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices, continuously improving HR processes and practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align HR initiatives with overall business strategies.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in HR, with a strong background in the food industry.
- Proven leadership experience, having successfully led a team of at least 5 people.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach.
- Proficiency in HR information systems and data analysis tools.
- A results-driven mindset, with a track record of achieving HR goals and objectives.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving HR issues.
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in HR
- Proven leadership experience with a team of at least 5 people
- Excellent analytical skills to interpret data
- Strong business acumen to align HR strategies
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in HR information systems and data analysis tools
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
Yum! Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Yum! Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Yum! Brands.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Corporate roles include four weeks of vacation, year‑round half‑day Fridays, company holidays, dedicated “Live Well” days, and paid volunteer days. These policies contribute meaningfully to overall compensation value for corporate employees.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include free access to mental‑health counselors, onsite/virtual wellness tools, onsite gyms in select offices, and wellbeing discounts. Smoking‑cessation and weight‑management programs further bolster lifestyle support.
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Parental & Family Support — Benefits span family‑planning coverage such as adoption, fertility, and baby‑bonding leave. Corporate materials also note enhanced parental leave for U.S. corporate employees.
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What We Do
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the Company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. What makes Yum! a great place to work? It's our people. As the world's largest restaurant company, we invest in people capability so that our global workforce can make the most of their careers. With ongoing opportunities for personal and professional success, we've built a culture that rewards and recognizes great effort while providing the flexibility that is so important to all of us.
