WelcometoKFC.Homeoftherealones.
Weselltheworld’sbestchicken.Seriously.Andwe’vedoneitsince1939,whentheideaofcrispy,originalrecipechickentookKentuckybystorm.Now,we’reproudtoserve1000+communitiesacrosstheUKandIreland,bringingthegrit,prideandiconicreputationthatwestartedwith,allthoseyearsago.
AcrosstheRestaurantSupportCentre(RSC),wecometoworktobeourselves,andtomakesomethingofourselves.Wewanttoseeourpotentialgothatlittlebitfurther,aspartofoneoftheworld’smosticonicbrands.
What’sthegig?Well,yousupportourrestaurants—andwe’llsupportyoueverystepoftheway.Simple.Ourdoorsareopen—andtheycantakeyouanywhere.
Allweaskisthatyoubeyou.Becausethatmakesus,us.Soundgood?Great.Let’sfindoutaboutthatjob.
THETEAM
OurPeopleandCultureteamcreatesaplacewherepeopledon’tjustwork-theythriveandfeelgenuinelyproudtobepartofsomethingreal.We’rehereforall36,000membersofTeamKFC–shapingabold,inclusiveculturewhereeveryonefeelssupported,included,andempoweredtogrow.
Weleadwithsmart,heart,andcourageandarepeoplefirst,always.Fromfindingandnurturingtoptalenttounlockinggrowthopportunities,we’reambitiousaboutourpeople’spotential.Weaskquestions,pushboundaries,andchallengetheusualwayofdoingthings-ifitmeansbuildingabetterexperienceforourteams,we’reallin.
ABOUTTHEROLE
We’relookingforaHeadofPeople&CultureBusinessPartnertojoinTeamKFCandplayakeyroleinshapingthepeopleagendaacrossourRestaurantSupportCentre.
Thisisaseniorstrategicpartneringrole,workingdirectlywithC-suiteandfunctionalleaderstotranslateourbusinessstrategyintotheorganisation,talentandcultureweneedforthefuture.You’llbeatrustedadvisorandthoughtpartner,bringingcommercialjudgement,constructivechallengeandastrongpeopleperspectivetosomeofourbiggestbusinessdecisions.
You’llleadacrossorganisationdesign,workforceplanning,talentandsuccession,leadershipcapability,performanceandculture,whilepartneringwithourCentresofExcellencetoturnstrategyintomeaningfulaction.
We’relookingforsomeonewhocanthinkstrategicallybutisn’tafraidtogetstuckin.Someonewhocannavigatecomplexity,influenceatthehighestlevelsandcreateclarityandmomentuminafast-movingbusiness.
Thisisahybridrole,basedfromourWokingRSCtwodaysaweek.
WHATYOU’LLSPENDYOURTIMEDOING
- PartnerwithC-suiteandfunctionalleaderstoshapePeoplestrategyaroundcommercialprioritiesandfuturegrowth.
- Actasatrustedadvisorandcoach,bringingchallenge,insightandsoundjudgementtoseniordecision-making.
- Leadorganisationdesign,workforceplanningandcapabilityconversationstoensurewe’resetupforthefuture.
- Strengthentalent,succession,performanceandinternalmobility,buildingastrongpipelineoffutureleaders.
- Shapeahigh-performance,values-ledculturethroughleadershipbehaviour,accountabilityandmeaningfulaction.
- Leadandsupportsignificantorganisationchangeandtransformation.
- PartnerwithourP&CCentresofExcellencetoturnspecialistexpertiseintosolutionsthatworkforthebusiness.
- Stayclosetoourpeople,bringingtheirvoiceintodecisionsandcontinuouslyimprovingtheemployeeexperience.
WHATWE’DLOVEFROMYOU
You’llbeanestablishedseniorPeopleleaderwhocombinescommercialthinkingwithstronggeneralistHRexpertise.
Ideally,you’llbring:
- Significantsenior-levelHRBusinessPartnering/generalistexperience,ideally10+years.
- Provenexperiencepartnering,coachingandchallengingC-suiteandseniorleadershipteams.
- Strongstrategiccapability,withexperiencetranslatingbusinessprioritiesintoPeoplestrategyandmeasurableoutcomes.
- Experienceacrossorganisationdesign,workforceplanning,talent,succession,performanceandchange.
- Strongcommercialjudgementandconfidencenavigatingcomplex,high-stakespeopledecisions.
- ExperienceoperatingwithincomplexormatrixorganisationsandpartneringeffectivelywithCentresofExcellence.
- GoodERknowledgeandunderstandingofUKemploymentlegislation.
- Theabilitytooperateautonomously,navigateambiguityandbalancestrategywithpracticaldelivery.
- Mostimportantly,you’llbecurious,collaborative,commerciallymindedandcomfortablechallengingthestatusquo,whilealwaysrememberingthatbehindeveryPeopledecisionarerealpeople.
- Globalmobilityaplus
WHAT’SINITFORYOU:
Weofferbenefitsthatmakeyourlifethatlittlebiteasier,becauseweknowthejuggleisreal.
Fromflexible,hybridworkingtoFri-YayearlyfinishesandLiveWellDays,we’vecreatedapackagethatsupportstherealyou,inandoutofwork.
You’llget:
- HybridworkingfromourWokingRSC(just24minsfromLondon).
- Upto11%companypensioncontributions
- Fri-Yayfinishesat1pmeveryFriday
- 25days’holiday(plusbankhols)a
- 5LiveWellDaysayear,justforyou
- Bonusschemelinkedtocompany&personalperformance
- Privatehealthcare,DigitalGPaccess&mentalhealthcoaching
- Enhancedparentalleaveandflexiblereturnoptions
- Studysupport,incomeprotection,lifecover&more
- Andyes—25%offthechicken
KFCFOREVERYONE:
Whoeveryouareandwhereveryou’refrom,KFCisaplacewhereyoucanbringtherealyoutowork.
Ourpromiseisthis:everypersonwhoappliestoaroleatKFC,regardlessofage,background,ethnicity,gender,ability,religionorsexualorientation,willhaveanequalopportunitytoworkhere.Wedon’tjustwelcome,weencourageapplicationsfromunderrepresentedgroupsfromallindustries.
Ifyou’dlikeanyadditionalsupportwithyourapplication,haveadisabilityorconditionthatmayaffectyourperformanceduringtherecruitmentprocess,orhaveanyotherrequirements-justletusknow.We’llbetheretohelpyoubetherealyou.
Compensation: Competitive salary
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HR Business Partner in Woking employer: KFC UK & I - People & Culture
At KFC, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every team member can thrive. With flexible hybrid working options from our Woking RSC, generous benefits including up to 11% pension contributions, and a commitment to employee growth through study support and mental health coaching, we empower our 36,000 strong team to reach their full potential while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance. Join us in celebrating success and creating memorable experiences as part of one of the world's most iconic brands.
Contact Details:
KFC UK & I - People & Culture Recruitment Team
