Manager, Talent Management

McDonald's
Chicago, IL

Job Description:

Company Description:

McDonald's is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily.?We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald's remains one of the world's leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald's, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of?outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Department Overview

As a key contributor within the Global Talent People Solutions team and the Global People team, the Talent Manager will have a direct hand in the strategic deployment of strategic talent plans, talent reviews, succession planning, high potential identification, development programs, performance motivation, goal setting, and more. You will support the deployment of initiatives designed by People Solutions to the US Market, as well as the design and execution of talent projects specific to the US business. You will build close partnerships with People Solutions, People Partners (HRBPs), and senior business leaders.

On this team, you will have high visibility within the McDonald's organization as part of the Talent People Solutions team which is part of the Global People (HR) organization. You will report directly to the Director of US Talent Management, supporting the US Market.

Duties

Please note that this is not a Talent Acquisition/Recruiting role.

  • Strategic partner providing thought leadership, stewardship, and strategic planning on US market talent strategies and plans.

  • Build talent pipeline and secure future leadership bench strength through thoughtful career journeys and accelerating readiness

  • Consult and guide on key talent processes and frameworks including talent reviews, potential designations, development planning, performance motivation, succession planning, goal setting, career conversations, and more

  • Project manage and strategically deploy talent plans for functions alongside the People Partners, based on talent strategy

  • Upskill People Partners, leaders, and others on talent management capabilities

  • Build communication plans and engagement strategies to help talent initiatives gain traction within our teams

  • Provide counsel and advice to leaders regarding ongoing review of talent

  • Act as a sparring partner by coaching and enabling People Partners to deliver their talent agendas and serve as a key integrator across talent solutions

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related major

  • Highly effective collaborator across stakeholders, leaders, and different areas and levels of the business; can shift altitudes easily and influence at a high level

  • Demonstrates agility, adaptability, resilience, and thought leadership

  • Highly effective global communicator with ability to simplify the complex, lead through change, and story tell with data

  • Project manager who can prioritize multiple programs and initiatives

  • Experience working in matrix organizations

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $115,872.00 - $144,840.00 per year

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

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald's long-term incentive plan.

McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Requsition ID: 3559

Posted 2026-05-06

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