Executive Compensation Analyst

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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, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities: 

Executive Compensation Administration (70%)

• Lead day-to-day administration of Executive Compensation programs with primary ownership of the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plan.
• Manage annual grant award process, including ABR and CEO award programs, nominations, approvals, and choice enrollment projects.
• Oversee equity-related processes such as dividends, RSU lapses, RE calculations, PSP payouts, and daily equity transaction reviews.
• Handle Merrill reporting and reconciliations, payroll bulking reports, and system integrations in partnership with IT and HRIS.
• Provide direct support to executives, employees, and financial advisors, resolving program questions and managing exceptions.
• Lead onboarding support for executives, ensuring accurate processing of mobile transactions and compliance with tax, legal, and immigration requirements.
• Collaborate on communication and education initiatives to improve executive compensation program understanding.

Executive Compensation Projects (10%)

• Support one to two major projects annually, focused on administrative improvements or program design initiatives.
• Conduct data analysis and provide recommendations to leadership to enhance program effectiveness.
• Identify efficiencies and propose process improvements across Executive Compensation.

Executive Moves (10%)

• Support administration of executive moves, including side-by-side offers and offer letters for L14+ leaders.
• Track and report executive mobility data, reconciling headcount for the L14+ population.

Year-End Support (10%)

• Partner with Total Rewards Business Partners and leadership on year-end compensation processes.
• Monitor and track LT bonus targets, annual LTI targets, and team factor blends for Yum Leaders’ Bonus.
• Support statement reviews and preparation of proxy-related tables (e.g., Summary Compensation Table, Beneficial Ownership, Pay vs. Performance).

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in HR, finance or related field.  Executive compensation experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide sound