Talent Acquisition Manager - UK/Europe Lead

The Talent Acquisition Manager – UK / Europe Lead is responsible for leading all regional head office recruitment strategy and operations for YUM! Brands, (KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, YUM! Corporate), based in Woking, Surrey. You will lead a team of recruiters across YUM!’s UK and Europe markets and partner with HR and senior stakeholders to drive workforce planning, deliver end-to-end recruitment, and implement global talent acquisition initiatives.

Reporting to the International Talent Acquisition Director, this position ensures UK / Europe alignment with YUM!’s TA COE strategy, managing agency partnerships, and building sustainable sourcing strategies to support business growth across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Delivery

• Manage a team of UK and Europe based recruiters, ensuring delivery against KPIs, SLAs, and business priorities. 
• Coach, mentor, and develop talent acquisition staff to enhance performance and capability. 
• Balance workloads across diverse geographies, ensuring coverage and effectiveness. 

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Oversee recruitment processes for senior and critical roles across UK and Europe markets. 
• Partner with senior HR and business leaders on workforce planning, market analysis, and sourcing strategies. 
• Ensure requisitions are scoped, approved, and assigned to the appropriate recruiter. 
• Standardize interview structures and ensure consistent candidate evaluation practices. 

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary recruitment contact for regional business leaders and senior HR teams. 
• Build credibility with senior stakeholders and provide market insights to guide hiring decisions. 
• Deliver regular recruitment reports, dashboards, and market intelligence.

Transformation & Process Improvement

• Support the implementation of global TA transformation projects across international markets. 
• Lead regional initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and candidate experience. 
• Manage agency relationships in-region, ensuring alignment with the global preferred supplier list. 

Culture, Opportunity & Belonging (COB)

• Ensure equitable and inclusive hiring practices across international regions. 
• Adapt recruitment practices to reflect cultural and legal requirements while maintaining consistency. 
• Promote COB commitments in candidate pipelines and hiring outcomes. 

Required Qualifications

• Significant progressive recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role in a large complex organisation.
• Experience managing recruitment across multiple international markets including UK and Europe. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver against KPIs in a global or regional context. 
• Strong sourcing expertise with familiarity across functional areas and geographies. 
• Knowledge of hiring laws, compliance, and employment practices across international regions. 
• Strong reporting, analytical, and communication skills. 

Competencies

• People Leadership 
• Global/Regional Mindset 
• Relationship Management 
• Strategic Partnering 
• Results Orientation 
• Inclusive Leadership 
• Embodies Yum! Leadership Principles (Smart, Heart, Courage)