People & Culture Specialist

The People & Culture Specialist plays a key role in delivering a consistent, positive, and engaging employee experience across KFC Canada’s Restaurant Support Centre. As the operational backbone of the People & Culture team, this role is responsible for delivering operational excellence across the employee lifecycle while partnering closely with leaders, Centres of Excellence, and employees to ensure a seamless and people-focused experience.

Encompassing both a specialty in Total Rewards, plus broad exposure across HR Operations, Employee Experience, Talent initiatives, HR systems and People Analytics, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a well-rounded career in Human Resources.

Education/Certifications

- Required: Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Preferred: CHRP designation (completed or in progress)

Experience

- 2–4 years of experience in HR, People & Culture, or related field
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Comfort working across HR systems, spreadsheets, and databases
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Clear, professional communication skills
- A high level of discretion and confidentiality
- A service-oriented mindset with a passion for creating a positive employee experience
- We’d prefer this role to have…
- Experience supporting a corporate or head office environment.
- Exposure to or willingness to learn local and national employment standards, benefits, payroll, or immigration processes

What makes KFC a great place to work?

Our People. We invest in people capability above all else, with a proven track record of developing internal talent to leadership levels across the business both in Canada and globally. We hire and develop people who lead with Smart, Heart and Courage to make a big impact on the business today and grow into leaders of the future.

Our Culture. We are known for a culture that rewards and recognizes bold results and promises everyone a seat at our table. We focus on your personal development as much as your professional development to ensure you can bring your best self to work.

Why you’ll love working here

- Hybrid work model (2–3 days per week in office)
- Paid vacation and personal days, plus 10 paid KFC Canada holidays in addition to statutory holidays.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including HSA and PSA options that allow you to personalize your coverage, plus life insurance and disability coverage, with employer-paid premiums
- Family-inclusive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and virtual care
- Paid parental leave with salary top-up
- RRSP and DPSP retirement programs with employer matching
- Annual tuition reimbursement program
- Employee referral rewards
- And so much more!

Note: remuneration, benefits, and other perks may vary by role, employment status, eligibility, and other relevant factors.

Additional Information

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining KFC Canada; however, only those selected for further screening will be contacted. Applicants are assessed based on skills and experience relevant to the role. Canadian experience is not required.

KFC Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone feels they belong. In accordance with applicable laws, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to meet the needs of applicants. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know.

The expected hiring range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 CAD , inclusive of base salary and target annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

KFC Canada uses artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including application screening and assessment, in accordance with applicable legislation. All final hiring decisions are made by human decision-makers.