The Associate Manager, Global Learning & Development is accountable for implementing our world-class learning and development opportunities for KFC corporate employees around the world. This person will be an integral part of Yum’s Learning Center of Excellence. A person in this role will interact with HR leaders, ensure an unparalleled employee experience, build sound brand relationships, partner with brand peers, and ensure we are developing unrivaled talent and culture. The Associate Manager, Global Learning & Development will report to the Senior Manager, Global Learning and Development. This role is in Plano, TX working in a hybrid environment coming onsite up to 3 days per week.
Salary Range: $94,000 to $110,000 annually + target bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Responsibilities:
- Key action driver between Learning Center of Excellence and brand partners to ensure executional excellence in delivering a suite of learning and development programs to brand above restaurant employees globally.
- Well versed in technology to flawlessly run in-person or virtual learning sessions (through Microsoft Teams, etc.), drive efficiencies where possible, and learn about and consider where to adopt additional technology solutions to enhance the learning experience and delivery.
- Deeply understands and gains insights from brand strategies and employee demographics to ensure the delivered learning is tailored to geographic needs, addresses development needs and is a seamless, impactful experience for employees and leaders around the world.
Minimum Requirements:
- BA or BS in Learning, Organizational Development, or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience executing learning programs; preferably for a large, global company
- Candidate will be required to commute to Plano, Texas as needed (up to 3 days a week)
- Experience with Microsoft Teams, Learning Management Systems and HRIS systems; ideally will have experience with Oracle and Learning Pool
- Proven project management skills
Employment eligibility to work with Yum! in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) 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. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2023, the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking. In addition, in 2023 Yum! Brands was included on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index; Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity; and Newsweek’s lists recognizing America’s Most Responsible Companies, America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, the Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.
As the world's largest restaurant company, we have a clear and compelling mission: to build the world's most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and talent, which fuels our results. To that end, we're looking for talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a positive impact.
We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide! This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well as personal growth. Customer sentiment and love for our brands is the fuel for our excitement! Taco Bell has been named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world, KFC's still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin' good recipe, including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional footprint across the country.
Check Out Some Of Our Great Benefits (Some available at HQ locations only)
- Recognition based culture and unique, fun events year round
- 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
- 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays
- Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
- Onsite dining center (yes, you can eat KFC, Taco Bell or Pizza hut every day!)
- 2 paid days off per year to volunteer
- Tuition reimbursement, education benefits and scholarship opportunities
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Company paid life insurance
- Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
- Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, concierge
- Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
- Discounts for life’s adventures (ex: theme parks, wireless plans, etc.)
- Comprehensive medical, vision and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
- Grow Yourself Week which is devoted to your personal development