People & Learning Business Partner

Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald’s and we are working hard to be the UK & Ireland’s best-loved restaurant company.

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

McDonald’s UK & Ireland | People Team

At McDonald’s, we’re building more than restaurants—we’re building opportunities, connection, and culture. And now, we’re looking for a People & Learning Business Partner (Consultant, Local Employee Experience) to help shape the future of our business across Ireland.

If you’re passionate about people, love variety in your day, and want to make a real impact, this could be your next move.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this dynamic, blended role, you’ll:

• Partnering with leaders across Ireland as a trusted HR expert.
• You’ll be advising, solving complex people challenges, and ensuring compliance with Irish employment law
• Support ER, capability building, and people development
• Champion inclusion and a positive employee experience 
• Deliver high‑impact training, both in regional centres and in the field.
• Facilitate sessions that build skills, boost confidence, and drive results.
• Use data and insight to influence decisions and performance
• Collaborate with People COEs, Franchisees & Restaurant Leaders, Operations & Franchising Directors and Global L&D

This is a key role that shapes culture, builds capability, and strengthens performance across the business.

 

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Deep knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice
• Experienced People Partner who can support leaders and influence the employee experience across Ireland.
• Confidence as a facilitator who can energise a room and deliver impactful training.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and a proactive mindset
• A passion for inclusion, equity, and belonging
• Curiosity, resilience, and a love for helping people grow
• You must hold a full Irish driving licence.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package including Car Allowance and a Bonus.
• Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued.
• Hybrid working

Why McDonald’s?

You’ll play a significant role in shaping the employee journey - embedding culture, developing capability, and influencing the future of McDonald’s in Ireland. It’s meaningful work with real visibility and impact.

At McDonald’s we are People from all Walks of Life... 

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonald’s 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 McDonald’s or elsewhere.”

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