SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER

ABOUT THE ROLE

LOCATION: WOKING

DEPARTMENT: RESTAURANT SUPPORT CENTRE

HOURS: FULL TIME

CLOSING DATE: 26 APRIL 2026

WELCOME TO YUM

Home of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands

• including KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. With over 60,000 restaurants across more than 155 countries, we’re the largest restaurant company in the world. But what really makes Yum! special is our people. We’re a business built on bold ideas, collaboration and growth, where individuals are empowered to bring their authentic selves, challenge thinking and help shape the future of our brands.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Yum!, we’re 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’re creating a world-class Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence (COE) to make that happen.

As a International Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll be more than a recruiter—you’ll be a strategic partner helping our leaders find, attract, and hire the best talent to fuel Yum!’s growth around the globe. You’ll combine hands-on recruiting expertise with consultative guidance, shaping the way we connect with candidates and ensuring an exceptional experience every step of the way.

WHAT YOU WILL SPEND YOUR TIME DOING

Partner with leaders and HR Business Partners to understand hiring needs and craft effective recruiting strategies.

Manage the full recruitment cycle—from sourcing and screening through offers and onboarding—for corporate roles across Yum!’s brands.

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.

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

WHAT WE'D LOVE FROM YOU

ABOUT YOU

8+ years of corporate recruiting experience, preferably in a fast-paced, global organisation.

Proven ability to build trust and influence leaders at all levels

Strong sourcing expertise (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean, networking, direct outreach).

Comfort with recruiting technologies (Greenhouse, Oracle, or similar ATS) and data-driven decision-making.

Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skill

READY?

We hope so, if you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.

Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you.

Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos - KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.

WELCOME TO KFC.

HOME OF THE REAL ONES.

We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea of finger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.

People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones we’re in.

In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.

If you join our team, we only ask XXXX XXXX. That you be you.

Because that makes us, us.

JOB LOCATION DETAILS

Guildford Road, Woking, United Kingdom, GU22 7NJ

DISCOVER OUR BUSINESS

CHAMPIONING POTENTIAL AT KFC.

At KFC, we are the originals. Real ones bringing their authentic selves to work every day. No matter who you are, where you're from, or what makes you unique - there's a place for you at the Colonel's table.

BUCKETS OF OPPORTUNITY.

Think we’re just a chicken shop. Think again. At KFC we’re serious about helping you discover your potential. We don’t hire staff. We hire Team Members. Real people, building real careers, in a real community. And it begins right here.

CHAMPIONING POTENTIAL AT KFC.

BUCKETS OF OPPORTUNITY.

CHAMPIONING POTENTIAL AT KFC.

BUCKETS OF OPPORTUNITY.

PERKS, REWARDS AND BENEFITS.

We do things our own way here. And that includes the way we reward you for bringing the graft. And the laughs, too.

Here’s what the real deal could look like for you.

DISCOVER OUR FULL RANGE OF BENEFITS

ENHANCED PENSION SCHEME

We’ll contribute up to 11%, which could mean we pay more into your pension than you do.

FRI-YAY FINISHES

Clock off at 1pm on a Friday all year round - and make your workdays zing with virtual commutes and hybrid/flexible working.

5 WELLBEING DAYS EACH YEAR

Get 5 extra days to look after you and your wellbeing - on top of your usual holiday allowance.

GENEROUS BONUS SCHEME

We reward strong performance and our bonuses could mean you earn well above industry norms.

ENHANCED HOLIDAYS

You’ll start off with 25 days’ holiday, which rises to 30 days after 5 years. Plus you have the option to buy and sell additional days.

PROFESSIONAL 1-2-1 COACHING

Personal development, growth and fulfilment come with the territory at KFC.

HEALTHCARE AND LIFE PROTECTION

From private medical insurance to critical illness, life assurance, income protection, dental plan, cancer checks and even a digital GP, we’ve got your covered.

LIFESTYLE-FRIENDLY PERKS

Flex your package with travel insurance, cycle scheme, retail discounts, charity giving, tech scheme, food and drink discount cards and much more.

25% KFC DISCOUNT

Big discounts on your finger lickin' favorites.

DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIP

Stay strong with up to 25% off gym membership, up to 50% off home workouts and up to 70% off home and lifestyle purchases.

FULL EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

Lots of well supported wellbeing services including mental health support, legal advice and more for you and your family.

FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE

We can help you get on - or climb up - the property ladder.