Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Junior People & Culture Business Partner

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Irvine • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $98,400 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) are a plus.
  • 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.
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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
employee relationsperformance managementtalent managementorganizational designworkforce planningleadership developmentchange leadershipdata analysistalent reviewscompensation
Soft skills
communication skillsrelationship-buildingstrategic thinkinghands-on approachleadership effectivenessteam dynamicsengagementcoachinginfluencingcultural ambassador
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resourcesBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationSHRM-CPPHR