Supervisor, Employee Relations
Date: Aug 6, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607
Company: McDonald's Corporation
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.
Job Description
McDonald’s has an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor, People Experience (PBS / Safe, Inclusive, Respectful Workplace) role based at MHQ. You will assist in managing and refining McDonald’s global Safe, Respectful, Inclusive Workplace (SRIW) and People Brand Standards (PBS) programs, evaluating their effectiveness, and developing guidelines and tools for stakeholders. In this role, you will work closely with the Global PBS / SRIW Director to ensure alignment in the execution of project initiatives with broader program priorities.
Note: This position requires working onsite at the Chicago, IL office three days a week and the candidate is expected to reside in Chicago.
Job Responsibilities
In addition to following McDonald’s policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate with Global PBS / SRIW Director to project manage and support McDonald’s global Safe, Respectful, Inclusive Workplace (SRIW) and People Brand Standards (PBS) program priorities
- Partner with and help manage market and global stakeholders to ensure ongoing alignment and support of McDonald’s SRIW and PBS priorities
- Partner with and help manage third party vendors to support SRIW and PBS program goals
- Own critical administration tasks including budget reporting and set up of ongoing program and project SOWs
- Review and evaluate reports to measure SRIW and PBS program compliance across international markets
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- Experience working in Human Resources, Culture & Organization, or Safety & Inclusion
- Experience operating in large, multi-national corporations in a highly matrixed, complex structure
- Experience working across countries and cultures
- Understands the needs and challenges of global leaders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate into key take-aways
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic knowledge in areas of org culture, safety & inclusion, org effectiveness, and HR processes
- Excellent organizational skills and experienced with project management
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills
- Strong business acumen
- Open to learning new systems and processes
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn; self-starter
- Strong ability to influence others; able to build and drive a strong business case for people as a growth driver
- Continuous improvement and growth mindset
Compensation
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Salary Range
The expected salary range for this role is $75,700.00 - $94,620.00 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.
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.
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Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago