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Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition COE

Dallas, TX

Who is Yum! Brands?

Yum! Brands is the world’s largest restaurant company, with 55,000+ restaurants across more than 150 countries and territories. Our family of iconic brands—Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill serves millions of fans every day with food they love and experiences that inspire connection.

We’re more than restaurants we’re a culture powered by bold ideas, passionate people, and a shared commitment to making a difference. From redefining restaurant technology to advancing sustainability and equity, Yum! and our brands are known for challenging the status quo, fueling fun, and leading with purpose.

Our people are at the heart of it all. We celebrate individuality, champion inclusion, and create opportunities for growth across the globe. At Yum!, you’ll find a team that’s connected by shared values and inspired to Live Más, Be Your Best, and Feed the World.

About the Job:

Yum! Brands is seeking a Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition to lead our global recruiting function and drive alignment across the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence (COE). This highly visible role will oversee regional TA leaders and enablement teams to ensure consistent strategy, process, and technology adoption across Yum’s brands—Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill.

The Sr. Director will partner closely with brand and regional People & Culture (P&C) leaders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and equitable hiring outcomes while ensuring an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience. This is a critical leadership position shaping the future of how Yum! attracts and hires the best talent around the world. This hybrid role will be based in Dallas, TX or Irvine, CA.

The Day-to-Day:

  • Lead global alignment of Yum!’s TA strategy, ensuring consistency across the Americas and International regions.
  • Partner with COE, P&C, and business leaders to understand workforce needs and translate them into operational hiring plans.
  • Oversee regional TA Leads and enablement teams (40+ employees), fostering collaboration, inclusion, and accountability.
  • Drive adoption of standardized recruiting processes across brands and geographies (intake, assessments, interviews, offers).
  • Partner with People Tech, IT, and HR Shared Services to optimize ATS (Oracle Recruit), CRM, and automation workflows (e.g., Paradox).
  • Monitor key performance metrics, identify process improvements, and share insights to improve speed, quality, and cost of hire.
  • Ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience through technology, data, and feedback loops.
  • Develop recruiter capability and succession pipelines through coaching, development, and stretch opportunities.

Is This You?

  • 12+ years of progressive experience spanning Talent Acquisition and HR, with multi-region leadership across diverse disciplines including TA, HR, Total Rewards, and Learning & Development.
  • Proven success leading large, distributed TA teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
  • Deep knowledge of MSP/VMS programs and how to effectively manage contingent and third-party labor partnerships.
  • Proven ability to design or evolve a Center of Excellence (COE) to drive transformation and enterprise-wide impact.
  • Expertise in recruiting technology and systems (ATS, CRM, AI automation, interview intelligence).
  • Strong understanding of TA/HR metrics, workforce planning, and data-driven decision making.
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Future-focused leader who balances strategic alignment with operational excellence.

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

  • Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
  • Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
  • Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building) 
  • Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash, 
  • Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions 
  • Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
  • Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
  • 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting 
  • Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
  • Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name 

Salary Range: ­­$232,000 to $273,100 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! 

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.  

 

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Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

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