Manager, US Market People Partner

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

We are looking for an US People Partner Manager as part of the US Market HR Team. This person will provide HR business partnership and support to McDonald's market functional leadership and staff. The People Partner uses positive relationships and collaborating skills to support the people management of aligned functions, passionate about building leadership capabilities within the organization. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, compensation and performance management, employee relations and staff development. Key partners include staff and leadership teams across multiple departments within a function (National Operations, Franchising, and Franchise Relations) across the United States.

Duties

  • Actively support the development and execution of US HQ Operations Functions strategic plans, ensuring that people are positioned to get results.

  • Advise and mentor functional leaders on organizational decisions (e.g., staffing, development, employee relations) to ensure that they align with people strategies.

  • Anticipate and assess the gaps between business needs and people systems/capabilities within function and uses information to drive appropriate actions.

  • Partner with Sr Director People Partner to coordinate, implement and embed all talent planning activities (goal setting, development planning, organizational planning, annual year-end compensation and performance review process, etc.) with a focus on developing robust teams

  • Works collaboratively with People Partner and legal colleagues in support of clients on matters of employee relations

  • Works with recruiting and rewards partners on talent selection, job descriptions, leveling of new roles, pay inquiries and recognition

  • Function as a liaison aligning efforts of functional partners with other corporate departments.

  • Provide organizational change, training and development as needed on HR policies, practices and initiative deployments. Coordinate with COEs on HR initiatives and changes affecting the functions.

  • Consistently use available HR platforms to increase efficiency, for example Speak Up to HR/People Place platform

  • Craft client-ready communications, presentations and data reports

  • Handle special projects across the HR team, engaging partners and leading communication plans

  • Support a culture of inclusion and engagement within the US Market HR team and the functions they support.

Qualifications

  • Experience in HR Generalist or Business Partner role

  • Bachelor's degree in HR or related field with an advanced degree preferred

  • Experience with supporting a dispersed workforce

  • Comfort working with and making pitches to executives

  • Experience with employee relations and legal investigations in the US

  • Ability to successfully conduct against multiple tasks and deadlines

  • Outstanding communication style with an ability to adapt approach to meet needs of audience

  • Ability to establish relationships and influence partners

  • Adept at forging a collaborative approach and aligning team members/resources to achieve outcomes

  • Experience with developing and delivering group presentations

  • Comfort with Word, PowerPoint and collaborative technologies; high Excel proficiency is required

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $107,684.00 - $134,605.00 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.

The 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.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.?

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: 3417

Posted 2026-04-09

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