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.