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 translates global COB strategy into locally relevant, U.S.

-focused initiatives that strengthen engagement, belonging, and leadership capability.

Essential Job Functions

Embedded areas of responsibility include:

• Embed Culture, Opportunity & Belonging:
  Lead the execution of the U.S. 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.

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…