Associate Manager 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
• Lead 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
• Work closely 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
• Develop 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

• 8+ 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

Proficiency with tools such as Excel, HRIS (Oracle preferred), and data visualization platforms is a plus

• 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 and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their dependents
• Generous parental leave
• Onsite Childcare through Bright Horizons
• 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