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People & Culture Business Partner (Yum Brands!)

Welcome to Yum

Home of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands – including KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. With over 60,000 restaurants across more than 155 countries, we’re the largest restaurant company in the world. But what really makes Yum! special is our people. We’re a business built on bold ideas, collaboration and growth, where individuals are empowered to bring their authentic selves, challenge thinking and help shape the future of our brands.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the People & Culture Business Partner, you will partner with functional leaders across India, the UK, South Africa, and the US to deliver strong talent outcomes, consistent people practices, and an engaging employee experience across a globally distributed organization. Success in this role, includes partnering local HR teams to drive talent and organizational effectiveness within the global markets you support.

In addition to supporting your client groups, you will own select cross-PCBP coordination efforts, partnering closely with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure strong execution of enterprise processes.

This role requires strong knowledge of UK employment law.

WHAT YOU WILL SPEND YOUR TIME DOING

Talent & Performance Execution

  • Lead execution of the full talent cycle (talent reviews, succession planning, calibration, performance management) for the client groups
  • Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and implement targeted development plans
  • Coach managers on performance, feedback, and team effectiveness
  • Support workforce planning and organizational changes
Employee Relations & Compliance
  • Advise leaders on employee relations matters with sound judgment and consistency
  • Ensure compliant, fair practices across regions, with strong global employment law expertise from an HR perspective
  • Escalate complex or high-risk issues as appropriate
Operational Excellence & COE Partnership
  • Point of contact between P&C and various HR COEs
  • Support consistent execution of P&C priorities across client groups
  • Contribute to ad-hoc projects that improve process clarity and effectiveness

WHAT WE'D LOVE FROM YOU

ABOUT YOU

  • 5+ years of progressive HR/P&C experience
  • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law (required)
  • HR Experience supporting multi-country teams preferred
  • Proven ability to manage employee relations and performance matters independently
  • Strong operational discipline and follow-through
  • Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to influence leaders

Ready?

We hope so, if you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.

Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you.

Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos -- KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill -- on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.

Welcome to KFC.
Home of the real ones.

We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea of finger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.

People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones we’re in.

In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.

If you join our team, we only ask one thing. That you be you.

Because that makes us, us.

Job Location Details

Guildford Road, Woking, United Kingdom, GU22 7NJ
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Discover our business

  • Championing Potential at KFC.

    At KFC, we are the originals. Real ones bringing their authentic selves to work every day. No matter who you are, where you're from, or what makes you unique - there's a place for you at the Colonel's table. 

    Find out more
  • Buckets of opportunity.

    Think we’re just a chicken shop. Think again. At KFC we’re serious about helping you discover your potential. We don’t hire staff. We hire Team Members. Real people, building real careers, in a real community. And it begins right here.

    Find out more

Perks, rewards and benefits.

We do things our own way here. And that includes the way we reward you for bringing the graft. And the laughs, too.

Here’s what the real deal could look like for you.

Discover our full range of benefits
  • Enhanced pension scheme

    We’ll contribute up to 11%, which could mean we pay more into your pension than you do. 

  • Fri-Yay finishes

    Clock off at 1pm on a Friday all year round - and make your workdays zing with virtual commutes and hybrid/flexible working.

  • 5 wellbeing days each year

    Get 5 extra days to look after you and your wellbeing - on top of your usual holiday allowance.

  • Generous bonus scheme

    We reward strong performance and our bonuses could mean you earn well above industry norms.

  • Enhanced Holidays

    You’ll start off with 25 days’ holiday, which rises to 30 days after 5 years. Plus you have the option to buy and sell additional days.

  • Professional 1-2-1 coaching

    Personal development, growth and fulfilment come with the territory at KFC.

  • Healthcare and life protection

    From private medical insurance to critical illness, life assurance, income protection, dental plan, cancer checks and even a digital GP, we’ve got your covered.

  • Lifestyle-friendly perks

    Flex your package with travel insurance, cycle scheme, retail discounts, charity giving, tech scheme, food and drink discount cards and much more.

  • 25% KFC discount

    Big discounts on your finger lickin' favorites.

  • Discounted gym membership

    Stay strong with up to 25% off gym membership, up to 50% off home workouts and up to 70% off home and lifestyle purchases.

  • Full employee assistance programme

    Lots of well supported wellbeing services including mental health support, legal advice and more for you and your family.

  • Free mortgage advice

    We can help you get on - or climb up - the property ladder.

  • Everyone is valued for who they are. No one pretends to be anything but themselves.

    Annalisa

    Construction Co-ordinator

  • To be able to be present as a Mum and also have a full time job that I adore is the incredible thing about KFC.

    Charlie

    Talent Acquisition Lead

  • The growth that I could take within this brand compared to others is phenomenal.

    Morgan

    Junior Brand Manager

Our Recruitment Process

Understanding the recruitment process in our support centre.

You can also get some Hints and Tips from our team to understand our process here.

  • Your Application

    Hit the apply button and we’ll send you confirmation that we've received your CV. We'll be in touch shortly afterwards with next steps.

  • A Quick Chat

    One of our Talent Acquisition Partners will call you for an informal chat. This is about getting to know each other a little bit more, and talking through the role in more detail.

  • Your Interviews

    Following a successful phone interview, there will be a 2-stage process. We’ll kick things off with a meeting with your Hiring Manager, and then you'll get to meet other key leaders in the business. The final stage interview may include a task to complete.

  • Join The Real Ones - Congrats!

    Next steps are onboarding! Offer, RTW checks, contacts and getting to know the team!

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