Executive Recruiter

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work—join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together!

About the Job: As the Executive Recruiter, you will lead executive-level recruitment up to the C‑Suite and shape how Yum! Brands attracts and hires its most senior leaders across our global portfolio. In this highly visible role, you will partner directly with C‑Suite executives, influence executive hiring strategy, and ensure world‑class practices are in place to deliver exceptional candidate and stakeholder experiences.

This role plays a critical part in building and operationalizing Yum!’s executive recruitment model—from defining sourcing and search strategies to establishing scalable, best‑in‑class processes. You will help identify, engage, and evaluate bold, diverse, and visionary leaders who will drive Yum!’s growth and long‑term success. This position operates in a hybrid work environment, with two days remote and three days in‑office at one of Yum!’s

RSC locations in Irvine, CA;
Louisville, KY; or Plano, TX.

Salary Range: $125,200 - $147,200 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.

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for senior leadership and C‑Suite roles, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring a seamless, high‑quality candidate experience.
• Partner directly with Yum!’s C‑Suite executives to define role requirements, align on hiring strategies, provide market insights, and coach leaders on hiring discipline, interview practices, and equitable decision‑making.
• Build, manage, and optimize strategic global executive search partnerships, including agency performance, contracts, and outcomes.
• Proactively source, map, and develop executive talent pipelines to strengthen current and future leadership needs.
• Oversee executive‑level requisition management, ensuring appropriate TA support across businesses and functions.
• Track and analyze hiring performance metrics—including time‑to‑fill, acceptance rates, and candidate feedback—to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with global hiring laws, governance standards, and company policies across regions.
• Continuously improve executive recruitment processes and standards to support scalable, world‑class hiring outcomes.

• 8‑10+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including 5+ years leading Director+ and C‑Suite searches.
• Proven experience managing executive searches within a global organization or executive search firm.
• Strong track record building and managing agency/vendor partnerships at a global level.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with senior executives.
• Deep expertise in executive sourcing, market mapping, and pipeline development.
• Awareness of global hiring laws and executive‑level compliance practices.

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year.

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