Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition COE (Yum! Brands)

Taco Bell Private•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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