Culture, and Belonging Specialist

Overview

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.

• 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 (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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Primary location:
  Irvine, CA
• On-site expectations:
  Tue-Wed-Thu
  • Travel:
    Limited U.S. travel as needed

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.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on Day 1
• Healthcare…