At Yum!, we have bold ambitions to make room for all people and voices at our tables. In this Culture, Opportunity & Belonging (COB) Specialist role, you will help advance our COB strategy across the U.S., with a primary focus on the Irvine Campus. You’ll partner closely with leaders, US and global People & Culture Leaders, cross-functional stakeholders (Talent, OD, Communication), and COB leaders, to foster a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.

This role plays a critical part in translating global COB strategy into locally relevant, U.S.-focused initiatives that strengthen engagement, belonging, and leadership capability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Embed Culture, Opportunity & Belonging

• 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.

• Provide guidance and support to Communities of Belonging (Co Bs) 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.

Organizational Development

• Partner 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.

Talent & Workforce Experience

• Collaborate with Talent, Brand, and People & Culture teams to embed COB principles across the end-to-end employee lifecycle.

• Pilot innovative, skills-based solutions that enhance employee experience

• Drive consistency and excellence in hiring, onboarding, and talent mobility.

Analytics & Insights

• 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.

Collaboration & Influence

• 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.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• 5–7 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.

Additional Details

• Primary location: Irvine, CA
• On-site expectations: Tue-Wed-Thu

Travel: Limited U.S. travel as needed

BENEFITS

Competitive base pay with benefits, including:

• 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.

FAMILY BENEFITS:

• 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

ADDITIONAL PERKS:

• 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

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $98,400 to $115,800 annually + bonus eligibility.

This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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