Who is Yum! Brands? Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger &amp; Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth. We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table. If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work—join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together! 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. In this role, you’ll manage equity awards, reporting, compliance, and employee support while also assisting with executive onboarding, moves, and year-end processes. You’ll collaborate closely with internal partners across HR, Finance, Legal, and Communications, as well as external vendors such as Merrill and Voya, 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. Ultimately, in determining pay, well consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors. Responsibilities:  Executive Compensation Administration (70%) <ul> <li>Lead day-to-day administration of Executive Compensation programs with primary ownership of the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plan.</li> <li>Manage annual grant award process, including ABR and CEO award programs, nominations, approvals, and choice enrollment projects.</li> <li>Oversee equity-related processes such as dividends, RSU lapses, RE calculations, PSP payouts, and daily equity transaction reviews.</li> <li>Handle Merrill reporting and reconciliations, payroll bulking reports, and system integrations in partnership with IT and HRIS.</li> <li>Provide direct support to executives, employees, and financial advisors, resolving program questions and managing exceptions.</li> <li>Lead onboarding support for executives, ensuring accurate processing of mobile transactions and compliance with tax, legal, and immigration requirements.</li> <li>Collaborate on communication and education initiatives to improve executive compensation program understanding.</li> </ul> Executive Compensation Projects (10%) <ul> <li>Support one to two major projects annually, focused on administrative improvements or program design initiatives.</li> <li>Conduct data analysis and provide recommendations to leadership to enhance program effectiveness.</li> <li>Identify efficiencies and propose process improvements across Executive Compensation.</li> </ul> Executive Moves (10%) <ul> <li>Support administration of executive moves, including side-by-side offers and offer letters for L14+ leaders.</li> <li>Track and report executive mobility data, reconciling headcount for the L14+ population.</li> </ul> Year-End Support (10%) <ul> <li>Partner with Total Rewards Business Partners and leadership on year-end compensation processes.</li> <li>Monitor and track LT bonus targets, annual LTI targets, and team factor blends for Yum Leaders’ Bonus.</li> <li>Support statement reviews and preparation of proxy-related tables (e.g., Summary Compensation Table, Beneficial Ownership, Pay vs. Performance).</li> </ul> Minimum Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in HR, finance or related field.  Executive compensation experience is a plus.</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide sound actionable insight.</li> <li>High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in all tasks.</li> <li>A proactive and self-motivated individual who can take initiative, prioritize to manage multiple requests, and drive results to meet deadlines with a sense of urgency</li> <li>Excellent communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.</li> <li>Must have ability to handle issues involving sensitivity, confidentiality and legal exposure.</li> </ul> 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! -<a href="https://www.yum.com/wps/portal/yumbrands/Yumbrands/careers#xd_co_f=MmVjOTE4NjktNDg4YS00YzNlLWEwOWYtMjNlNWQ3OTYxNWQz~" target="_blank">Click here. </a> 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. 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Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger &amp; Grill. The Companys KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger &amp; Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.Join Yum! Brands as an Executive Compensation Specialist, supporting global leaders through administration of long-term incentives, executive moves, and key compensation projects.