Director, Field People Partner

McDonald's Corporation; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 149,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food service brand is seeking a Director, Field People Partner who will play a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with business goals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive HR expertise, lead talent development, and enhance employee engagement and performance within a fast-paced environment. This remote position requires strong organizational and leadership skills, with a focus on collaboration and coaching leaders to foster a high-performing culture.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Sabbatical program

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic HR leadership experience required.
• Ability to navigate in a matrixed organization.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships with credibility.

Responsibilities

• Align people strategies with business goals.
• Lead initiatives addressing performance-related issues.
• Coach and mentor people leaders for growth.

Skills

Organizational leadership

Team management

Influencing skills

Collaboration skills

Performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Master’s degree

Professional HR Certification

Job description

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 Charities 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

The Field People Partner team plays a critical role in delivering McDonald’s people-first strategy across our U.S. restaurant system. As a strategic HR leader, theDirector, Field People Partner,works closely with field leadership, owner/operators, and support teams to align people practices with business goals. This team leads the execution of national and local people plans, driving talent development, employee engagement, and operational excellence. With a strong focus on coaching, cross-functional collaboration, and operational alignment, the team fosters a high-performing culture where people thrive, and careers grow.

Please note this is a remote position and candidates must be able to operate locally within the Nashville, TN region.

Duties

• Partner with 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 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%).

Qualifications

• 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (required)
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• Professional HR Certification is a plus

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $149,260.00 - $190,310.00 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, 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 [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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