Manager, Global Mobility
Date: May 7, 2026
Location: London, GB, N2 8AW
Company: McDonald's Corporation
About Us
McDonalds has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonalds is one of the UKs largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.
Department Overview
As a Global Mobility Manager, you will align with Talent to develop global opportunities for future leaders and help drive greater business value and partnership to our international assignee population. This will encompass service line and global market support as well as internal functions such as Global People, Employment Tax and Finance. You will assist in completing the day-to-day global mobility needs as we move our team members across the globe.
Duties
- Participate in the development of McDonald’s global mobility program in alignment with McDonald’s HR strategies and HR organization structure; identify and address opportunities to drive clarity and transparency in the Global Mobility program and look for ways to simplify processes for our customers.
- Act as a Global Mobility case manager for international assignees, preparing cost estimates, engaging with service providers, implementing required agreements and addressing challenges in relocating from one country to another.
- Coordinate vendor relationships and drive improvement in the assignee experience.
- Facilitate relationships with and act as a trusted advisor for customers in Global People, Legal, Tax, Finance and other areas of the business.
- Support, train and develop Global Mobility Supervisors and teams that work on Global Mobility payroll, tax and equity.
Qualifications
- 7+ years demonstrable Global Mobility expertise with knowledge of expatriate tax, compensation and relocation issues.
- Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field would be an advantage but not essential.
- Work experience with a Big 4 Accounting firm supporting Global Mobility programs would be a distinct advantage.
- Understanding of mobility programs, processes and policies that facilitate quality control and program enhancements.
- Knowledge of the Equus Assignment Pro system would be a distinct advantage.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated experience with process documentation and continuous improvement.
- Ability to operate successfully in a team environment, collaborating with internal and external partners, and managing through conflict with a positive, flexible attitude.
- Possess a high energy level, sense of urgency, decisiveness, and ability to handle complex situations and ambiguous situations exercising judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
- Customer service skills and strong innovative mindset, especially towards automating and streamlining the existing processes.
- Empathy and discretion to address personal situations involved in the relocation of employees and their families.
Competencies
At McDonald's, we are People from all Walks of Life...
Company Vision and Culture
Our Global vision is to build a better McDonalds and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.
McDonalds is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all.
Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.
Serve: We put our customers and our people first
Inclusion: We open our doors to everyone
Integrity: We do the right thing
Community: We are good neighbours
Family: We get better together
At McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life...
People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonalds experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.
We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.
We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonalds or elsewhere.