McDonald’s is the largest family restaurant in the world, serving approximately 69 million customers across 36,000 restaurants a day; in more than 100 countries. The UK & Ireland market is one of the most successful entities across the wider business, serving on average 4 million people a day. It has operated in the UK since 1974 and the business is growing continuously with more than 1,400 restaurants and over 140,000 employees. We’re a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most inclusive brand in the world by building diverse teams who create delicious, feel good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy

Strand Holdings Ltd successfully operates a number of McDonald’s franchises in Northern Ireland with locations in Antrim, Ballymena, Larne and Magherafelt. Our company serves in excess of 2 million customers every year, employs over 500 people and is among the fastest growing franchise businesses on the island of Ireland.

Responsibilities:

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Senior Management Team on workforce strategy, including staffing and succession planning
• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with organisation objectives
• Oversee the management of HR data and produce insightful reports
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues
• Oversee recruitment practices
• Support training and development initiatives

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or a related field
• CIPD minimum Level 5 qualification or equivalent
• Extensive HR experience in a similar environment, with managerial experience
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in HR software and systems
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices