Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Yum! Brands · Plano, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $105,030 / year
- Plano, TX
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Job highlights
- Strategic partner for corporate recruiting needs.
- Manage full recruitment cycle for global growth.
- Build diverse pipelines using advanced sourcing.
- Deliver exceptional candidate experience.
- Drive process innovation and compliance.
About the role
About Yum! Brands: Building the Future of Talent Acquisition
At Yum!, we are building the future of Talent Acquisition across our iconic brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill. We believe great people build great brands, and we are creating a world-class Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence to make that happen.
About the Role: Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
As a Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be more than a recruiter. You will be a strategic partner helping our leaders find, attract, and hire the best talent to fuel Yum!’s growth around the globe. You will combine hands-on recruiting expertise with a consultative approach, shaping the way we connect with candidates and ensuring an exceptional experience every step of the way.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with leaders and HR Business Partners to understand hiring needs and craft effective recruiting strategies.
- Serve as a trusted partner to leaders, providing consultative guidance on hiring strategies, market insights, and talent decisions.
- Manage the full recruitment cycle from sourcing and screening through offers and onboarding for corporate roles across Yum!’s brands.
- Own and drive the end-to-end recruitment process with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring data integrity, timely follow-ups, and strong execution at every stage.
- Act as the primary point of accountability for requisitions, proactively managing timelines, stakeholder expectations, and candidate pipelines to deliver against hiring goals.
- Build diverse pipelines through creative sourcing, networking, and market research.
- Deliver an outstanding candidate experience, ensuring every interaction reflects Yum!’s values.
- Use data and metrics to track progress, share insights, and continuously improve how we hire.
- Ensure recruiting processes are consistently followed, documented, and optimized for efficiency and compliance.
- Operate with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating across geographically distributed teams.
- Lead and contribute to projects that elevate our talent acquisition practices, from employer branding to process innovation.
- Champion equity, inclusion, and belonging by embedding inclusive practices in every hiring process.
Qualifications
- You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- 6+ years of corporate recruiting experience, preferably in a fast-paced, global organization.
- Proven ability to build trust and influence leaders at all levels through a consultative approach.
- Strong sourcing expertise including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, networking, and direct outreach.
- Comfort with recruiting technologies such as Greenhouse, Oracle, or similar ATS, and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Strong understanding of talent acquisition metrics and ability to use data to inform strategy and drive results.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of requisitions with strong attention to detail and organizational discipline.
- Proven track record of owning and successfully delivering full-cycle recruitment with minimal oversight.
- Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple searches simultaneously.
- Experience operating in a complex, multi-faceted organization with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams or global stakeholders is a plus.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Key skills/competency
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruiting Strategy
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- Candidate Experience
- Sourcing
- ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Employer Branding
- Inclusive Hiring
Skills & topics
- Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruiting
- Corporate Recruiting
- Hiring
- Sourcing
- Candidate Experience
- HR
- Human Resources
- Plano, TX
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight 6+ years of corporate recruiting, consultative approach, and ATS experience.
- Showcase sourcing skills: Emphasize proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and networking.
- Demonstrate leadership impact: Provide examples of managing full-cycle recruitment with minimal oversight and influencing leaders.
- Align with Yum!'s values: Express your commitment to diversity, inclusion, and exceptional candidate experience.
- Prepare for hybrid work: Confirm your ability to work in the Plano, TX office 3 days a week.
Technical preparation
Master LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search.,Become proficient with Greenhouse or Oracle ATS.,Analyze recruitment metrics for strategic insights.,Document and optimize hiring processes efficiently.
Behavioral questions
Describe influencing senior leaders in hiring.,Share an experience building diverse candidate pipelines.,How do you ensure an exceptional candidate experience?,How do you manage high-volume requisitions effectively?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner role at Yum! Brands?
- The Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner role at Yum! Brands requires 3 days a week in the Plano, TX office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This indicates a hybrid work arrangement.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner at Yum! Brands?
- Key responsibilities include partnering with leaders and HRBPs, managing the full recruitment cycle for corporate roles, building diverse talent pipelines, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience, and contributing to talent acquisition projects.
- What specific recruiting technologies does Yum! Brands use for this role?
- Yum! Brands utilizes recruiting technologies such as Greenhouse, Oracle, or similar Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Proficiency in these or comparable systems is expected.
- How important is data and metrics in this Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner role?
- Data and metrics are crucial. You will use them to track progress, share insights, improve hiring processes, and demonstrate a data-driven approach to decision-making and strategy.
- What kind of experience is preferred for the Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner position?
- The preferred experience includes 6+ years of corporate recruiting in a fast-paced, global organization, with a proven ability to build trust and influence leaders. Experience with geographically distributed or global teams is a plus.
- How does Yum! Brands ensure diversity and inclusion in its hiring process?
- Yum! Brands champions equity, inclusion, and belonging by embedding inclusive practices into every hiring process. This is a core aspect of the Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner role.
- What is the salary range for the Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner at Yum! Brands?
- The expected salary range for this position is $99,200 to $105,030 annually, with eligibility for a bonus. The final offer will consider location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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