Jr People & Culture Business Partner

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 14, 2026
Full-time

Yum! Brands is seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to execute strategic HR initiatives and support cross-functional teams. This role involves aligning people strategies with business goals, driving engagement, and ensuring effective HR processes across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leadership teams to align people strategies with business goals across the organization
  • Support organizational design and workforce planning to enable the right capability, structure, and capacity for growth
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing guidance on leadership effectiveness, talent management, and team dynamics
  • Support execution of key HR cycles, including performance management, talent reviews, and compensation
  • Provide insights and recommendations on talent pipelines, succession, and development opportunities
  • Ensure alignment and consistency in people processes and decisions across teams
  • Support employee relations matters within the RSC team, ensuring fair, timely, and legally compliant resolution of issues
  • Support HR operations teams to maintain a seamless employee experience
  • Partner with legal and compliance teams to uphold best practices in employment law
  • Champion the Habit We Believe in Better culture across the organization - fostering engagement and a strong sense of belonging
  • Support the rollout of culture and recognition initiatives that bring our values to life
  • Analyze engagement feedback and partner with leaders to action meaningful changes
  • Manage internal communications, including RSC Newsletters, Town Halls, and organizational announcements
  • Partner with the leadership team to craft clear, inspiring messages that align teams behind business priorities
  • Partner with Learning & Development to identify critical capability gaps and deploy learning programs
  • Support leadership development and coaching to strengthen people’s leadership across RSC
  • Drive consistency and excellence in hiring, onboarding, and talent mobility
  • Collaborate with global and regional HR colleagues to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide initiatives and best practices
  • Use data and insights to influence people's decisions and improve organizational performance
  • Serve as a culture ambassador, role-modelling our commitment to belonging in the workplace

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Proven HR Business Partner or equivalent experience in a fast-paced, multi-market or matrixed organization
  • Strong understanding of employment laws, regulations, HR best practices, people development, benefits, and culture
  • Demonstrated experience in employee relations, performance management, and change leadership
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across various teams and markets
  • Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on to deliver results
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) are a plus

Benefits

  • Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year, plus additional sick days
  • Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day on Friday
  • Up to 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating holidays
  • The company provided Recharge Days to unplug and reenergize
  • Competitive bonus program for eligible roles
  • Recognition-based culture.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on Day 1
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their dependents
  • Generous parental leave
  • Onsite Childcare through Bright Horizons
  • 401(k) benefit plan with a 6% matching contribution
  • Up to 2 Paid Days to Volunteer for any non-profit or charitable organization important to you
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning

Company Overview

  • Yum! Brands is a quick-service restaurant brand that primarily operates the likes of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.yum.com.

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