Yum! Brands
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Yum! Brands . About Yum! Brands: the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill. Yum! is a culture-driven company that values innovation, collaboration, and passion. We’re looking for talented individuals who can help shape our future and deliver results that matter. About The Job
Join Yum! Brands as an Executive Compensation Analyst, where you will play a key role in administering and supporting executive compensation programs with a primary focus on the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plan. You will manage equity awards, reporting, compliance, and employee support while assisting with executive onboarding, moves, and year-end processes. You’ll collaborate with internal partners across HR, Finance, Legal, and Communications, as well as external vendors, to ensure smooth program execution, operational excellence, and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-impact work that supports Yum!’s senior leaders worldwide and drives the effectiveness of our Total Rewards strategy. Salary Range $78,300 - $92,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Final pay will consider location, experience, and other job-related factors. Responsibilities
Executive Compensation Administration (70%) Lead day-to-day administration of Executive Compensation programs with primary ownership of the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plan. Manage annual grant award process, including ABR and CEO award programs, nominations, approvals, and enrollment projects. Oversee equity-related processes such as dividends, RSU lapses, RE calculations, PSP payouts, and daily equity transaction reviews. Handle Merrill reporting and reconciliations, payroll bulking reports, and system integrations in partnership with IT and HRIS. Provide direct support to executives, employees, and financial advisors, resolving program questions and managing exceptions. Lead onboarding support for executives, ensuring accurate processing of mobile transactions and compliance with tax, legal, and immigration requirements. Collaborate on communication and education initiatives to improve understanding of the executive compensation program. Executive Compensation Projects (10%) Support one to two major projects annually, focused on administrative improvements or program design initiatives. Conduct data analysis and provide recommendations to leadership to enhance program effectiveness. Identify efficiencies and propose process improvements across Executive Compensation. Executive Moves (10%) Support administration of executive moves, including side-by-side offers and offer letters for L14+ leaders. Track and report executive mobility data, reconciling headcount for the L14+ population. Year-End Support (10%) Partner with Total Rewards Business Partners and leadership on year-end compensation processes. Monitor and track LT bonus targets, annual LTI targets, and team factor blends for Yum Leaders’ Bonus. Support statement reviews and preparation of proxy-related tables (e.g., Summary Compensation Table, Beneficial Ownership, Pay vs. Performance). Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in HR, finance or related field; executive compensation experience is a plus. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights. High attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in all tasks. Proactive, self-motivated, able to take initiative, prioritize multiple requests, and drive results with urgency. Excellent communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and awareness of legal exposure. Benefits
Employees (and eligible family members) may enroll in insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, legal, AD&D) and FSA/HSA where applicable. Yum! also provides short-term and long-term disability and life insurance. A 401(k) plan is available. Yum! offers 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off, and 2 paid volunteer days per year. For more about working at Yum! — click here. Yum! Brands is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all; we do not discriminate based on protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodation where needed. This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected. Beware of fake job postings using Yum! branding. Yum! Brands posts jobs on official career pages and will never ask for money during onboarding. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources Industries
Restaurants
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Join to apply for the
Executive Compensation Analyst
role at
Yum! Brands . About Yum! Brands: the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill. Yum! is a culture-driven company that values innovation, collaboration, and passion. We’re looking for talented individuals who can help shape our future and deliver results that matter. About The Job
Join Yum! Brands as an Executive Compensation Analyst, where you will play a key role in administering and supporting executive compensation programs with a primary focus on the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plan. You will manage equity awards, reporting, compliance, and employee support while assisting with executive onboarding, moves, and year-end processes. You’ll collaborate with internal partners across HR, Finance, Legal, and Communications, as well as external vendors, to ensure smooth program execution, operational excellence, and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-impact work that supports Yum!’s senior leaders worldwide and drives the effectiveness of our Total Rewards strategy. Salary Range $78,300 - $92,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Final pay will consider location, experience, and other job-related factors. Responsibilities
Executive Compensation Administration (70%) Lead day-to-day administration of Executive Compensation programs with primary ownership of the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plan. Manage annual grant award process, including ABR and CEO award programs, nominations, approvals, and enrollment projects. Oversee equity-related processes such as dividends, RSU lapses, RE calculations, PSP payouts, and daily equity transaction reviews. Handle Merrill reporting and reconciliations, payroll bulking reports, and system integrations in partnership with IT and HRIS. Provide direct support to executives, employees, and financial advisors, resolving program questions and managing exceptions. Lead onboarding support for executives, ensuring accurate processing of mobile transactions and compliance with tax, legal, and immigration requirements. Collaborate on communication and education initiatives to improve understanding of the executive compensation program. Executive Compensation Projects (10%) Support one to two major projects annually, focused on administrative improvements or program design initiatives. Conduct data analysis and provide recommendations to leadership to enhance program effectiveness. Identify efficiencies and propose process improvements across Executive Compensation. Executive Moves (10%) Support administration of executive moves, including side-by-side offers and offer letters for L14+ leaders. Track and report executive mobility data, reconciling headcount for the L14+ population. Year-End Support (10%) Partner with Total Rewards Business Partners and leadership on year-end compensation processes. Monitor and track LT bonus targets, annual LTI targets, and team factor blends for Yum Leaders’ Bonus. Support statement reviews and preparation of proxy-related tables (e.g., Summary Compensation Table, Beneficial Ownership, Pay vs. Performance). Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in HR, finance or related field; executive compensation experience is a plus. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights. High attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in all tasks. Proactive, self-motivated, able to take initiative, prioritize multiple requests, and drive results with urgency. Excellent communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and awareness of legal exposure. Benefits
Employees (and eligible family members) may enroll in insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, legal, AD&D) and FSA/HSA where applicable. Yum! also provides short-term and long-term disability and life insurance. A 401(k) plan is available. Yum! offers 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off, and 2 paid volunteer days per year. For more about working at Yum! — click here. Yum! Brands is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all; we do not discriminate based on protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodation where needed. This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected. Beware of fake job postings using Yum! branding. Yum! Brands posts jobs on official career pages and will never ask for money during onboarding. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources Industries
Restaurants
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