Sr. Manager, HR - Organization Effectiveness and Change Management (3379)

Kentucky Fried Chicken - Plano, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Plano, TX

10,001+ employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Senior Manager, HR - Organization Effectiveness and Change Management at Yum! Brands is a pivotal role responsible for driving organizational effectiveness and leading change initiatives across global operations. This position aims to maximize the company's competitive advantage by ensuring the seamless execution of change strategies and the development of high-performing teams aligned with Yum's culture. Reporting to the VP of Human Resources, the Senior Manager will act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, influencing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of unity and high performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale change management initiatives that drive operational efficiencies and organizational effectiveness.
• Act as a strategic HR business partner to senior leadership, providing counsel on organizational design, culture development, and team effectiveness.
• Define and implement change management frameworks and processes that guide the organization through periods of transformation.
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful adoption of organizational changes across global operations.
• Support post-change team integration efforts, fostering a culture of unity and high performance aligned with Yum! values.
• Build and nurture relationships with senior leaders across brands to ensure the alignment of HR and business strategies in driving company growth.
• Partner with functional leads to ensure change strategies are embedded within their teams and consistently executed globally.
• Track and measure the success of change initiatives, making necessary adjustments to improve effectiveness and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources with a strong focus on organizational effectiveness, change management, and business partnership.
• Proven track record as a change agent in global organizations, with experience leading and executing large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguity, developing structured processes and influencing stakeholders to achieve alignment and execution.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of organizational dynamics and team development, with a focus on embedding a strong company culture post-change.
• Experience working across multiple brands or markets in a fast-paced, complex environment is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working across multiple brands or markets in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Benefits

• Recognition based culture and unique, fun events year round
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
• 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center
• 2 paid days off per year to volunteer
• Tuition reimbursement, education benefits and scholarship opportunities
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, concierge
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Discounts for life's adventures
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Grow Yourself Week devoted to personal development