Field Human Resources Manager & People Partner (Northern CA or Pacific Northwest)

<p><b>Company Description: </b></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Location</h2> </div><div><p>This position is based in the Walnut Creek Field Office and supports franchisees and corporate staff in the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, and Hawaii. While the position is remote and travel is required (approximately 30 - 50%+), this role is open to candidates based either in <strong>Northern California (San Francisco Bay Area / Greater Sacramento)</strong> or the <strong>Pacific Northwest (Greater Seattle or Portland Areas)</strong></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Duties</h2> </div><div><p>The Field Human Resources Manager and People Partner (known internally as the Local Employee Experience Manager) provides strategic People support to the Field People team and Field business leadership team, managing integrated deployment of national and localized plans. </p> <div> <ul> <li>Supports the implementation, execution, and maximization of the strategic national Business Plan with a People lens</li> <li>Coaches, influences, and advises Franchisees & Corporate Staff in People Priorities</li> <li>Influences and leads local execution of people plan (Western & Eastern Washington, Oregon, San Francisco, Sacramento, Alaska, and Hawaii).</li> <li>Leverages the Field Support team for execution of people tools and resources</li> <li>Supports a culture of Talent, Inclusion and Engagement within the Field Office (compensation, potential designation, succession planning, performance management)</li> <li>Protects the brand by helping execute Government Relations and Labor relations plans</li> </ul> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Qualifications</h2> </div><div><div> <ul> <li>Breadth of Human Resources knowledge in HR and/or COE and/or other functions</li> <li>Track record of working in partnership with distributed Business and People front-line leadership teams to deliver quality products and services in alignment with the enterprise business plan</li> <li>Experience threading multiple, localized HR initiatives and projects in a rapidly evolving environment</li> <li>Strong influencing and prioritization skills and ability to work in a matrixed environment</li> <li>Education and experience in HR and/or business disciplines</li> <li>Breadth of experience working with Franchisees, ability to Influence and manage stakeholder relationships</li> <li>Solid Business and analytics Acumen</li> <li>Preferred Education in HR or Business (Associates, Professional Certification or Higher)</li> <li>Ability to travel 30 - 50%, work evenings and weekends as business needs require.</li> </ul> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Salary Range</h2> </div><div><p>The expected salary range for this role is $107,684.00 - $134,605.00 per year<br> <br>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.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>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.</em></p></div></div></div><p><b>Additional Information: </b></p> <p>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.  </p> <p>Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance. </p> <p>Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan. </p> <p>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 mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. </p>

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