Executive Assistant, KFC

Who is KFC?

KFC Corporation, based in Plano, TX, is one of the few brands in America that can boast about having a rich, 60-year history of success and innovation. In fact, KFC is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain and a division of Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant company.

About the Job:

This role ensures that the assigned Leadership Team member(s) and other department leadership operate efficiently and effectively by providing cross-functional administrative support in a fast-paced work environment. This key individual will manage multiple deliverables, commitments, and correspondence in support of the function’s needs and foster an overall high-performing work environment for the executive and the functional team(s).

The Day-to-Day:

High-Performance Calendar Management

• Manages and serves as the gatekeeper for all executive (L14+) calendar needs across multiple time zones and business unit partners, including global travel, global meetings, weekly meetings, and day-to-day meeting requests.
• Proactively anticipates the needs of executives and takes the initiative to perform tasks with little supervision and provide innovative ideas and solutions when needed.

Departmental Needs

• Routes or answers correspondence not requiring executives’ attention; analyzes situations and responds accordingly.
• Coordinates team building programs, manages department meetings, and drives culture initiatives.
• Supports onboarding logistics for new functional team members.
• Manage office supplies and order as needed or requested.
• Reviews and tracks expense reports and code and track invoices.
• Provides support for functional team members visiting from other markets internationally.
• Sets up new local and international vendors for cost center accounts in partnership with Accounts Payable.
• Supports and assists the Leadership Team (LT) with outside boards as required.
• Act as a trusted partner to the KFC US LT and other KFC US Executive Assistants.

Travel Arrangements & Visas

• Creates all travel arrangements, including international and domestic flights and lodging.
• Obtains and oversees all visa documentation for travel in partnership with the immigration team.
• Coordinates international and domestic travel agendas and provides itineraries.
• Monitors and adheres to all international travel regulations when organizing travel.

Is This You?

• Education/Certifications
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience
  • Required:
    • 5+ years of administrative experience with extensive knowledge of general office practices
    • General understanding of corporate collaboration and business acumen
    • Experience working with Global business and managing international time zones
    • Superior software skills including Microsoft Office products and the ability to compose, type, and proof a variety of letters, documents, and presentations with minimal supervision
    • Solution-oriented mindset
    • Flexibility, detail and results orientation, and strong follow-through skills
    • Highly organized with the ability to perform multiple tasks and handle changing priorities successfully in a fast-paced environment
    • High degree of integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive information
    • Ability to communicate effectively within all levels (both written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
    • High integrity and work ethic
    • Excellent collaboration skills
  • Preferred:
    • Prior experience supporting executives

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting 
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name 

Salary Range: ­­ $65,400 - 76,900 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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