Executive Recruiter
Yum! Brands, Plano, TX, United States
Ready to make your mark at Yum! Brands – the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill.
The role of Executive Recruiter will lead executive‑level recruitment up to the C‑Suite and shape how Yum! Brands attracts and hires its senior leaders across its global portfolio.
About the Job In this highly visible role, you will partner directly with C‑Suite executives, influence hiring strategy, and ensure world‑class practices for exceptional candidate and stakeholder experiences. You will define sourcing and search strategies, establish scalable, best‑in‑class processes, and identify, engage, and evaluate diverse leaders who will drive growth.
Work setting: Hybrid – two days remote, three days in‑office at one of our RSC locations in Irvine, CA; Louisville, KY; or Plano, TX.
Salary Range:
$125,200 – $147,200 annually + bonus eligibility. Salary determined by location, experience, and other factors.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
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 C‑Suite executives to define role requirements, align on hiring strategies, provide market insights, and coach leadership 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 medical, dental, vision, legal, accidental death and dismemberment, and FSA/HSA coverage (depending on enrolled medical plan). Short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance are provided. 401(k) plan is available. Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off, and 2 paid volunteer days per calendar year.
EEO Statement Yum! Brands, Inc. 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. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.
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The role of Executive Recruiter will lead executive‑level recruitment up to the C‑Suite and shape how Yum! Brands attracts and hires its senior leaders across its global portfolio.
About the Job In this highly visible role, you will partner directly with C‑Suite executives, influence hiring strategy, and ensure world‑class practices for exceptional candidate and stakeholder experiences. You will define sourcing and search strategies, establish scalable, best‑in‑class processes, and identify, engage, and evaluate diverse leaders who will drive growth.
Work setting: Hybrid – two days remote, three days in‑office at one of our RSC locations in Irvine, CA; Louisville, KY; or Plano, TX.
Salary Range:
$125,200 – $147,200 annually + bonus eligibility. Salary determined by location, experience, and other factors.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
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 C‑Suite executives to define role requirements, align on hiring strategies, provide market insights, and coach leadership 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 medical, dental, vision, legal, accidental death and dismemberment, and FSA/HSA coverage (depending on enrolled medical plan). Short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance are provided. 401(k) plan is available. Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off, and 2 paid volunteer days per calendar year.
EEO Statement Yum! Brands, Inc. 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. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.
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