• The People and Culture Business Partner - Taco Bell Asia Pacific (APAC) will play a key role in shaping and executing the people strategy for our growing business. Working closely with the Taco Bell APAC leadership team, Restaurant Support Centre (RSC) and HR colleagues across KFC, Pizza Hut and our Global Centres of Excellence (Co Es), this role focuses on talent development, employee engagement, and workforce planning to drive a high-performance culture.

Reporting to the Head of People and Culture:

• Taco Bell APAC, this role offers the opportunity to make meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Is this you?

• At least 8 years’ experience in HR business partnering, ideally within a multi-site organisation. Experience in retail or hospitality is a plus but not essential.

• Proven expertise in talent development, capability building, and performance management, with experience leading goal-setting, personal development plans, and leadership coaching.

• Strong background in employee relations (ER), with the ability to handle complex cases, advise on policies, and ensure compliance with employment laws.

• Ability to coach and influence senior leaders, driving cultural and operational excellence.

• Experience managing HR projects and strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment.

• Data-driven mindset with experience using HR systems and tools (e.g., Oracle, Success Factors) to drive insights and decision-making.

Work Hard, Play Hard:

• Hybrid work arrangement

• Company and performance-related bonus

• Comprehensive medical insurance

• Annual work-from-home allowance

• Quarterly Recharge Days across the organization to promote mental health and well-being

• Attractive and flexible employee benefits that can be used to cover medical, dental visits, as well as gym memberships or even overseas holidays

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self!

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

The Day-to-Day:

HR Operations:

• Own end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, induction contract management, and off-boarding, ensuring a seamless and compliant employee experience.
• Maintain and optimize HRIS data integrity, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility of employee records to support reporting and decision-making.
• Ensure full compliance with local labor regulations and internal policies; develop, update, and enforce employee handbooks and HR documentation.
• Drive operational efficiency by streamlining HR processes, implementing systems/tools, and continuously improving workflows through data insights.
• Serve as a trusted first point of contact for employees on HR-related matters, providing clear guidance on policies, benefits, and payroll.

HR Business Partnering:

• Partner with business leaders to align HR initiatives with strategic goals, ensuring an engaged and high-performing workforce.
• Drive the Building People Capability Cycle, leading goal setting, personal development plans, performance reviews, and leadership development to maximise organisational potential.
• Collaborate with KFC, Pizza Hut, and Global Co Es to share best practices and implement world-class people initiatives.
• Partner with APAC franchise partners on needs-basis to advise them on executing the best people and culture strategies in their market.
• Lead talent development programmes, coaching leaders and supporting career growth across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC).
• Manage employee relations (ER) cases, providing expert guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace policies to ensure fair and effective resolutions.
• Enhance employee engagement, embedding Taco Bell’s culture and values while driving initiatives that foster inclusion, recognition, and belonging.
• Support workforce planning and recruitment strategies, ensuring strong leadership pipelines across the business.
• Leverage HR data and insights to inform decision-making and continuously improve people strategies.