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

• 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

• 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

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real.

From flexible, hybrid working to Fri-Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we’ve created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work.

You’ll get:

• Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London). This role is based 1-2 days in the officer per week).
• Up to 11% company pension contributions
• Fri-Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank hols) a
• 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you
• Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance
• Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options
• Study support, income protection, life cover & more

THE ROAD TO JOINING YUM...

1. Apply (Go on... do it) – send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions.
2. Intro call with our Talent Team
3. Virtual call with Hiring Manager + Senior Global HRBP
4. Virtual call with Key Stakeholder + Senior Global HRBP
5. Virtual call with Director of P&C Yum Brands

If you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real you.

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 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

• 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

• 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

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real.

From flexible, hybrid working to Fri-Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we’ve created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work.

You’ll get:

• Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London). This role is based 1-2 days in the officer per week).
• Up to 11% company pension contributions
• Fri-Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank hols) a
• 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you
• Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance
• Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options
• Study support, income protection, life cover & more

THE ROAD TO JOINING YUM...

1. Apply (Go on... do it) – send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions.
2. Intro call with our Talent Team
3. Virtual call with Hiring Manager + Senior Global HRBP
4. Virtual call with Key Stakeholder + Senior Global HRBP
5. Virtual call with Director of P&C Yum Brands

If you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real you.

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.