Product Owner, Oracle HCM

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

o Lead and define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for talent acquisition systems, focusing on global implementation and optimization of the ATS (Oracle) and related talent processes.

o Own the global talent acquisition system strategy, ensuring alignment with Yum! Brands’ broader talent and organizational goals.

o Partner with senior leadership across Talent Acquisition, HR, and IT to prioritize key initiatives and ensure seamless execution across regions.

ATS & System Implementation

o Manage and lead the implementation of Oracle’s ATS platform across global regions, ensuring best practices in configuration, optimization, and user experience.

o Spearhead system upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives to support evolving talent acquisition needs.

o Own the system integration with other HR technologies, ensuring seamless data flows and consistency in candidate experience.

Global Talent Acquisition Processes

o Design and implement global talent acquisition processes that are consistent, scalable, and compliant across multiple regions and markets.

o Lead continuous process improvements to drive operational efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and improve the overall candidate experience.

o Collaborate with global talent teams to align regional recruiting practices with global standards.

Data & Analytics

o Leverage data insights to measure system effectiveness, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify opportunities for optimization.

o Provide regular reporting and analysis to senior leadership on the performance of talent acquisition systems, highlighting areas for improvement and innovation.

· Stakeholder Management & Communication:

o Serve as the primary point of contact for all talent acquisition systems-related matters, ensuring clear communication with global teams, business leaders, and stakeholders.

o Work closely with D&T, CPO’s, HR, and other relevant functions to ensure alignment and resolve any cross-functional challenges related to talent acquisition systems and processes.

Key Qualifications:

Experience

o 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar leadership role managing talent acquisition technology, systems, and processes.

o Extensive experience with ATS applications, specifically Oracle, and implementing talent acquisition systems and processes on a global scale.

o Proven track record of successfully driving global talent acquisition initiatives and system implementations.

o Strong knowledge of recruitment workflows, data management, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills

o Exceptional project management and product management skills, including the ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

o Expertise in Oracle talent acquisition systems architecture, data integration, and reporting.

o Strong analytical skills, with the ability to derive insights from data to inform decision-making.

o Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and influence process alignment and standardization.

o Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while managing competing priorities.

Education

o Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.

o Certifications in Agile or Product Management (e.g., Scrum Product Owner) are a plus.

o Oracle HCM Cloud Certification

Salary Range: $107,800 to $126,700  annually + 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.

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

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.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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.