McDonald’s Corporation is seeking a strategic Director, Field People Partner to be a key HR leader within our U.S. restaurant system. In this role, you will work closely with field leadership, owner/operators, and support teams to align people practices with business goals and drive operational excellence through talent development and employee engagement.
What You'll Do
- Partner with the Field Leadership Team to align people strategies with business goals.
- Lead initiatives with Field People Support teams to address people-related issues impacting performance.
- Provide guidance on performance management processes.
- Support the Field Leadership Team in executing talent planning processes.
- Collaborate with the Local Experience Manager to deliver on People plan priorities.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex employee relations matters.
- Develop and standardize processes for managing interpersonal and HR-related issues in the field.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and HR best practices.
- Coach and mentor people leaders to foster growth and succession planning.
- Lead initiatives to enhance talent retention through data analysis and engagement programs.
- Provide strategic input on broader field HR decisions in collaboration with leadership.
- Travel required (75%).
What We're Looking For
- Extensive Human Resources expertise with proven strategic leadership experience across HR and related business functions (5+ years in HR required).
- Demonstrated success partnering with distributed business and people leadership teams to deliver impactful HR solutions aligned with organizational goals.
- Strong organizational leadership and team management capabilities.
- Experience leading multiple, localized HR initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Excellent influencing, prioritization, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to navigate and thrive in a matrixed organization.
- Experience working with franchisees and managing complex stakeholder relationships with credibility and impact.
- Solid business acumen and a deep understanding of how HR drives business performance.
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Field People Partner team, working closely with the Field Leadership Team, owner/operators, and various support teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $168,212.00 - $210,265.00 per year.
- Eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.
- Health and welfare benefits.
- 401(k) plan.
- Adoption assistance program.
- Educational assistance program.
- Flexible ways of working.
- Time off policies, including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO.
- Sabbatical program.
- Tuition assistance.
- Flexible work arrangements.
Work Mode
This is a remote position based in the Dallas, TX area or the Houston, TX area.
McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, and other protected characteristics.
