Director, Restaurant Compensation

Company: McDonald's Corporation
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

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:This Director-level role will be dedicated to developing and executing the restaurant compensation strategy and programs globally. Reporting to the Global Head of Broad-Based Compensation, this position will oversee the design, analysis, evaluation, execution, and communication of restaurant compensation programs and policies. The Director of Restaurant Compensation will work cross-functionally with People Partners (HRBPs), Operations, Finance, and Functional Leaders, Organizational Design, and the Global Total Rewards (GTR) team to ensure competitive rewards for our corporate-owned restaurant employees.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and evolve the global compensation strategy for the corporate-owned restaurant workforce to enhance McDonald's reputation as an employer of choice and drive retention.
• Oversee the development, execution, and adoption of enhanced compensation strategies, education, tools, and resources within the global franchisee community.
• Provide strategic support and guidance to restaurant HR and Operations teams through system and process changes as part of Global People Modernization (McDonald's HR transformation) and the implementation of a new Human Capital Management system (Success Factors).
• Manage and lead a team of compensation professionals, ensuring effective execution of restaurant compensation strategies and programs.
• Provide coaching, development, and performance management for the compensation team.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.Additional Responsibilities of team:
  • Manage vendor relationships for restaurant compensation data and program partners.
  • Market price restaurant positions utilizing external market data to aid in the development and maintenance of US restaurant salary range structures.
  • Maintain and serve as the subject matter expert on external market data for restaurants and related reporting.
  • Act as the GTR focal point for the Restaurant Annual Compensation Cycle, educating managers on the process and timeline.
  • Conduct ad hoc analysis to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Partner with other Total Rewards team members to develop education and communication materials on compensation fundamentals and identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and enhance existing processes.Benefits eligible: YesBonus eligible: YesLong term incentive eligible: YesThe expected salary range for this role is $168,350 - $218,860 per yearThe 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.Qualifications:
    • Proven leadership in spearheading broad-based compensation initiatives, encompassing compensation design, job architecture, etc.
    • Experience managing global compensation teams.
    • Proven experience working within a globally complex, multi-site organization.
    • Demonstrated tenacity and self-starter attitude, with a proven ability to drive initiatives independently and achieve results in a dynamic environment.
    • Experience working with frontline employees in restaurants, retail, or similar industries.
    • Strong analytical skills with experience handling large volumes of data.
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint (ability to "story-tell").
    • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.Additional Information: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.This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald's long-term incentive plan.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 . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.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.Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
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