People Operations Specialist

Job Description

Our organization seeks an experienced professional to fill the role of Site People Support Specialist. This position will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of employee engagement activities, supporting talent management initiatives, and driving a culture of inclusion and diversity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the execution of strategic people plans to ensure employees are positioned to deliver results
• Assisting with diagnosing talent needs, understanding business strategy and functional priorities, and supporting talent strategies to enable success
• Providing support to the HR team and assisting in HR functions related to the capability centers
• Offering day-to-day coaching and consultation to employees and managers regarding people-related opportunities and challenges
• Assisting functional leaders with organizational decisions to ensure alignment with people strategies
• Identifying gaps between business needs and people systems/capabilities within the function and providing support for appropriate actions
• Assisting in customizing and executing talent planning activities, such as goal setting, development planning, succession planning, and annual year-end compensation and performance review processes
• Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to build diverse talent pipelines and foster an inclusive culture at the site
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, aligning resources to deliver on people plans
• Assisting in HR compliance and governance activities, including risk management and adherence to regulatory standards
• Liaising between the enterprise and HR teams to ensure smooth implementation of HR programs and provide support for change initiatives
• Supporting workforce strategies, talent management, and organizational effectiveness efforts to meet business needs
• Providing change management and development support for HR policies, practices, and initiative rollouts, in collaboration with the HR team
• Crafting employee communications, presentations, and reports as needed to support HR initiatives and engage stakeholders
• Managing smaller-scale projects across the HR team, engaging partners and ensuring clear communication plans
• Promoting a culture of inclusion and engagement within the site team, fostering positive relations across the site

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in HR roles such as HR Generalist, Employee Relations, or Talent Management, preferably in a site support or people operations capacity
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Experience supporting a geographically dispersed workforce and familiarity with the unique challenges of a capability center environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels and respond effectively to inquiries
• High proficiency in Excel and the ability to work with HR data to inform decision-making and drive adoption of people programs
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with labor laws and HR compliance in India is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple HR initiatives
• Comfort with Word, PowerPoint, and collaborative technologies; high Excel proficiency is required

Benefits

This is a full-time, hybrid role located in Hyderabad, India. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Other Information

McDonald's is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, 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.