Job Description

Senior Manager, HR - Organization Effectiveness and Change Management
Location: Louisville, KY or Plano, TX

Yum! Brands, Inc. has created a new opportunity to lead Organization Effectiveness and Change Management across our global operations. Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, operates more than 50,000 restaurants in over 150 countries and territories. Our brands - KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill - are global leaders in their respective categories. Worldwide, the Yum! Brands system opens, on average, over six new restaurants per day, establishing us as a leader in global retail development.

This pivotal role is responsible for driving organizational effectiveness and leading change initiatives to maximize Yum! Brands' competitive advantage in the marketplace. The Senior Manager, HR will report to the VP, Human Resources and will be instrumental in supporting strategic shifts that leverage scale, efficiencies, and expertise across all brands and markets. With a global scope, this role will ensure the seamless execution of organizational change strategies and the development of cohesive, high-performing teams aligned with Yum's culture.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead large-scale change management initiatives that drive operational efficiencies and organizational effectiveness.
• Act as a strategic HR business partner to senior leadership, providing counsel on organizational design, culture development, and team effectiveness.
• Define and implement change management frameworks and processes that guide the organization through periods of transformation.
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful adoption of organizational changes across global operations.
• Support post-change team integration efforts, fostering a culture of unity and high performance aligned with Yum! values.
• Build and nurture relationships with senior leaders across brands to ensure the alignment of HR and business strategies in driving company growth.
• Partner with functional leads to ensure change strategies are embedded within their teams and consistently executed globally.
• Track and measure the success of change initiatives, making necessary adjustments to improve effectiveness and sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources with a strong focus on organizational effectiveness, change management, and business partnership.
• Proven track record as a change agent in global organizations, with experience leading and executing large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguity, developing structured processes and influencing stakeholders to achieve alignment and execution.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of organizational dynamics and team development, with a focus on embedding a strong company culture post-change.
• Experience working across multiple brands or markets in a fast-paced, complex environment is preferred.

At Yum! Brands, we're committed to building a growth-driven, people-first culture. As a Senior Manager in HR, you'll have the unique opportunity to impact our global business strategy, build relationships across brands, and drive initiatives that foster our reinvention and continued success in the marketplace.

About Us

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. In 2023, the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur's Top Global Franchises Ranking. In addition, in 2023 Yum! Brands was included on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index; Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for Diversity; and Newsweek's lists recognizing America's Most Responsible Companies, America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, the Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.

As the world's largest restaurant company, we have a clear and compelling mission: to build the world's most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and talent, which fuels our results. To that end, we're looking for talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a positive impact.

We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide! This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well as personal growth. Customer sentiment and love for our brands is the fuel for our excitement! Taco Bell has been named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world, KFC's still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin' good recipe, including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional footprint across the country.

Check Out Some Of Our Great Benefits (Some available at HQ locations only)

• Recognition based culture and unique, fun events year round
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
• 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center (yes, you can eat KFC, Taco Bell or Pizza hut every day!)
• 2 paid days off per year to volunteer
• Tuition reimbursement, education benefits and scholarship opportunities
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, concierge
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Discounts for life's adventures (ex: theme parks, wireless plans, etc.)
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Grow Yourself Week which is devoted to your personal development