Director, Field People Partner

Job 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.

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, the Director, 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.

This is a remote position. Candidates located in or near Atlanta, GA;
Charlotte, NC; or Orlando, FL are preferred.

• 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%).

• 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.

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

Bonus Eligible:
Yes

Long - Term Incentive:
Yes

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $ - $ 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.

Benefits eligible:
This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible…