Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist I

KFC Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global restaurant company is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This strategic role involves partnering with leaders to develop effective recruiting strategies, managing the full recruitment cycle, and enhancing candidate experiences. Candidates should have over 6 years of corporate recruiting experience, exceptional communication skills, and comfort with recruiting technologies. The position requires onsite presence in either Woking or London from Tuesday to Thursday, and offers the opportunity to shape hiring at an iconic company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of corporate recruiting experience in a global organization.
• Ability to operate effectively across multiple languages, ideally English with French or German.
• Experience with recruiting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle for corporate roles.
• Build diverse talent pipelines through creative sourcing.

Skills

Trust building

Influencing leaders

Communication skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving skills

Data-driven decision-making

Tools

Greenhouse

Oracle

Job description

This role is a 6-month fixed-term contract.

As a Sr. 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.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• 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 culture, opportunity and belonging by embedding inclusive practices in every hiring process.
• Consistently deliver against recruitment KPIs including hiring quality, productivity, and candidate experience to support team success and operational excellence.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of corporate recruiting experience, preferably in a fast‑paced, global organization.
• Proven ability to build trust and influence leaders at all levels.
• Comfort with recruiting technologies (Greenhouse, Oracle, or similar ATS) and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to operate effectively across languages, ideally English with French or German.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills.
• Hybrid Role: Requires onsite presence Tuesday through Thursday at our International corporate hub in either Woking or London.

Why Yum!

We’re not just any global company—we’re the world’s largest restaurant group, with over 55,000 restaurants in more than 150 countries. Our brands are iconic, our culture is people‑first, and our opportunities for growth are limitless.

At Yum!, you’ll find:

• A global platform to make an impact across multiple brands.
• A culture that values Smart, Heart, and Courage—our leadership principles.
• Opportunities to lead projects that shape the future of hiring at scale.
• A chance to grow your career while helping millions of people around the world connect with jobs they love.
• Join us and help transform how the world’s most iconic restaurant brands attract and grow talent.