Habit Burger & Grill ยท 5 days ago
Director, Talent Acquisition - Americas
Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill, is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition for the Americas. In this role, you will lead the talent acquisition strategy and execution across corporate teams, building a high-performing team that attracts and hires exceptional talent while delivering a best-in-class candidate experience.
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Responsibilities
Shape and lead the Talent Acquisition strategy for the Americas, bringing fresh ideas and external best practices to build a high-impact recruiting organization aligned with global direction and local business needs
Partner with brand and HR leaders to translate evolving business priorities into scalable, data-driven hiring plans that help our brands win in the market
Own the recruiting lifecycle and performance across the region, using insights and metrics to remove barriers, improve efficiency, and continuously raise the bar
Lead and develop a team of 15+ managers and recruiters, creating an environment where people are coached, challenged, and inspired to unlock their full potential while delivering breakthrough hiring results
Set bold expectations and performance standards, using data, insights, and regular business reviews to coach for impact, improve productivity, and consistently elevate performance across the team
Build a culture of collaboration, agility, and shared accountability across teams, brands, and geographies, while embedding development plans and stretch opportunities that strengthen capabilities and build future leaders
Partner across Talent Acquisition, HR, Technology, and key teams to deliver a consistent, efficient recruiting experience across the Americas, ensuring processes are aligned, scalable, and easy to use
Collaborate closely with technology and analytics partners to improve recruiting tools, workflows, and insights, simplifying how work gets done and enabling smarter, faster hiring decisions
Optimize how recruiting resources are deployed by balancing priorities, managing capacity, and thoughtfully leveraging external partners, while continuing to strengthen internal capabilities and long-term sustainability
Champion a white-glove candidate experience at every touchpoint, ensuring interactions are thoughtful, transparent, and engaging- reinforcing Yum! Brands as an employer of choice and a place where people can grow, thrive, and build meaningful careers
Build trusted partnerships with hiring leaders by delivering outstanding service, clear communication, and high-quality candidate slates that enable confident, timely hiring decisions
Use insights and technology to continuously listen, learn, and improve - strengthening recruiter capabilities and raising the standard for service and experience across the talent acquisition function
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, including leading large corporate teams
Demonstrated experience leading full lifecycle recruiting in a matrixed, multi-brand environment
Deep understanding of talent acquisition metrics (time-to-fill, quality, recruiter load) and ability to influence through data
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Legal
Accidental death and dismemberment
FSA/HSA
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) plan
4 weeks of vacation
Paid sick leave
10 paid holidays
A floating day off
2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year
Company
Habit Burger & Grill
At Habit Burger & Grill, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-01-06Acquired
2014-11-21IPO
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