Global Talent Strategy & Performance Lead

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Bonus eligibility

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

McDonald’s is seeking a Supervisor, Talent Management – Global Talent Strategy & Design to design, enhance, and deploy global talent and performance practices that cultivate high-performing teams and leadership capability.

The role collaborates with global stakeholders, requires strong PM, analytical, and communication skills, and supports talent program deployment and change management across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Talent Management, Talent/Organizational Development, HR, Project Management, or related fields.
• Experience supporting talent programs such as talent reviews, succession planning, or performance management in large, matrixed organizations.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including clear presentation and storytelling skills.
• Strong analytical skills, including Excel and pivot tables, with the ability to identify trends and translate data into insights.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and propose practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy global talent practices (performance, reviews, succession, coaching).
• Manage talent program workstreams using data and user-centered design.
• Support change management and deployment of talent programs.
• Develop toolkits, communications, and capability-building resources for People Partners.
• Manage project plans, timelines, and stakeholder engagement across talent initiatives.
• Collaborate with COEs and global People Teams on talent technology implementations.
• Partner with markets to deploy talent practices and address business needs.
• Support talent assessment, development, succession, and cycle management priorities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical skills (Excel, pivot tables

Independence / ambiguity management

Generative AI awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

McDonald’s is seeking a Supervisor, Talent Management – Global Talent Strategy & Design to design, enhance, and deploy global talent and performance practices that cultivate high-performing teams and leadership capability.

The role collaborates with global stakeholders, requires strong PM, analytical, and communication skills, and supports talent program deployment and change management across markets.