Manager, Talent Management

McDonald's Corporation•Chicago, IL

About The Position

As a key contributor within the Global Talent People Solutions team and the Global People team, the Talent Manager will have a direct hand in the strategic deployment of strategic talent plans, talent reviews, succession planning, high potential identification, development programs, performance motivation, goal setting, and more. You will support the deployment of initiatives designed by People Solutions to the US Market, as well as the design and execution of talent projects specific to the US business. You will build close partnerships with People Solutions, People Partners (HRBPs), and senior business leaders. On this team, you will have high visibility within the McDonald’s organization as part of the Talent People Solutions team which is part of the Global People (HR) organization. You will report directly to the Director of US Talent Management, supporting the US Market. Please note that this is not a Talent Acquisition/Recruiting role.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related major.
Highly effective collaborator across stakeholders, leaders, and different areas and levels of the business; can shift altitudes easily and influence at a high level.
Demonstrates agility, adaptability, resilience, and thought leadership.
Highly effective global communicator with ability to simplify the complex, lead through change, and story tell with data.
Project manager who can prioritize multiple programs and initiatives.
Experience working in matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

Strategic partner providing thought leadership, stewardship, and strategic planning on US market talent strategies and plans.
Build talent pipeline and secure future leadership bench strength through thoughtful career journeys and accelerating readiness.
Consult and guide on key talent processes and frameworks including talent reviews, potential designations, development planning, performance motivation, succession planning, goal setting, career conversations, and more.
Project manage and strategically deploy talent plans for functions alongside the People Partners, based on talent strategy.
Upskill People Partners, leaders, and others on talent management capabilities.
Build communication plans and engagement strategies to help talent initiatives gain traction within our teams.
Provide counsel and advice to leaders regarding ongoing review of talent.
Act as a sparring partner by coaching and enabling People Partners to deliver their talent agendas and serve as a key integrator across talent solutions.