Associate Manager, Culture, Opportunity & Belonging

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

COB Specialist leading U.S. culture, opportunity, and belonging initiatives at Yum!.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $109,400 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the execution of the U.S. Culture, Opportunity & Belonging (COB) strategy in alignment with Yum!’s global COB vision.
Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on topics such as employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, retention, and culture evolution.
Lead Communities of Belonging (COBs) and affinity groups, strengthening connection and belonging across the Irvine Campus and broader U.S. population.
Serve as a culture ambassador, role-modelling our commitment to belonging in the workplace.
Work closely with People & Culture and business leaders to support leadership development programs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of COB programs through data, feedback, and measurable outcomes.
Stay current on U.S. trends, legal considerations, and best practices related to culture, opportunity, and belonging, and thoughtfully integrate them into strategy and execution.
Collaborate with Talent, Brand, and People & Culture teams to embed COB principles across the end-to-end employee lifecycle.
Develop innovative, skills-based solutions that enhance employee experience.
Drive consistency and excellence in hiring, onboarding, and talent mobility.
Develop executive-ready presentations, dashboards, and reporting that clearly communicate priorities, progress, and impact.
Translate COB data into insights that inform leadership decisions, track progress against goals, and continuously improve programs.
Partner closely with the U.S. People & Culture leaders and global COB counterparts to share best practices and ensure alignment.
Work with Communications to shape internal and external storytelling related to culture and belonging.
Build relationships with external partners, vendors, and community organizations that support the U.S. COB agenda.
Collaborate across functions (Talent, OD, Learning, Communications, PR) to integrate COB principles into how work gets done.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in Culture, Opportunity & Belonging, HR, Organizational Development, or related disciplines.
Strong understanding of U.S. workplace culture practices and relevant employment considerations.
Proven ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels.
Experience designing and delivering people programs from concept through execution and evaluation, grounded in data and measurable impact.
Demonstrated comfort navigating ambiguity, iterating solutions, and driving outcomes through collaboration.
Strong analytical and storytelling skills, including experience with data reporting, dashboards, and executive communications.
Proficiency with tools such as Excel, HRIS (Oracle preferred), and data visualization platforms is a plus.
Passion for solving complex people challenges using research, insights, and human-centered design.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisprogram evaluationemployee engagementleadership developmentpeople program designdata reportingdashboard creationhuman-centered design

Soft Skills

influencingcollaborationstorytellingadaptabilityrelationship building