Job Description

McDonald’s is the largest restaurant chain in the Nordics and the market leader in both sales and market share, serving iconic products such as the Big Mac and world-famous fries to over 600,000 guests every day.

This position is based in Stockholm reporting directly to the Head of Nordic People & Culture This is a new role in the organization, offering a unique opportunity to shape and develop employee relations and labour law practices across the Nordics. Food Folk is the Nordic organization behind McDonald’s – one of the world’s most iconic brands. With 70 franchisee groups and over 20,000 employees across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, we’re on a mission to build a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that reflects our values and inspires our people.

Responsibilities

HR and operational support

• Support Country HR and managers in complex employee relations and labour law cases.
• Coach managers on performance, behaviour, employee relations, and difficult people situations.
• Ensure a consistent and professional way of working across all Nordic countries.
• Work with unions and contribute to constructive and long-term relationships.

Investigations, labour law and compliance

• Conduct and manage workplace investigations in a fair and professional way.
• Ensure correct application of labour law, collective agreements, and internal policies.
• Support the organisation in reducing legal and operational risks.

Processes, governance and development

• Own and develop processes, routines, and ways of working within employee relations in the Nordics.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and internal standards in each country.
• Take part in HR and compliance projects and initiatives.

Proactive risk and labour law monitoring

• Work proactively to identify, analyse, and manage labour law and organisational risks.
• Follow and interpret changes in Nordic and European labour law and translate them into practical HR guidance.

Communication and decision support

• Ensure high-quality written communication, including reports, analysis, and decision materials.
• Support clarity and structure in complex HR and change processes.

Education

• University degree in HR, law, labour law, or a related field

Experience and skills

• Several years of experience in a HR and/or labour law/legal work
• Experience from complex, preferably Nordic or international organisations
• Strong ability to work both operationally and strategically in a business environment
• Experience in employee relations cases and union cooperation
• Strong analytical skills and high integrity when handling sensitive matters
• Very good written communication skills, including experience writing reports and structured documents
• Ability to create structure, drive processes, and work proactively in a complex organisation
• Fluent in English and one Nordic language both written and spoken , both written and spoken

Good to know 
This is a permanent position with the desired start as soon as possible.  6 months’ probationary period is applied. As part of the recruitment process, SHL personality assessments will be used. 

What Food Folk / McDonald's offers you 
At Food Folk and McDonald's, all employees are equal, regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity. We want to make a difference and in many cases we are the first step in the career and an integration engine in society, something we are very proud of. At Food Folk / McDonald's, we believe that good food can also be sustainable – for our customers, producers and the environment. 

In addition to a global workplace with many great colleagues, you get a pension and a range of benefits. With many fun activities all year round, you and all employees will be involved and continue to grow with the Nordic region's largest restaurant chain! 

Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application in English through recruitment firm, LYL People. Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns, you are warmly welcome to contact  Ylva Ottosson at ylva.ottosson@lylpeople.se or +46 733914108 or Louise Junghahn at louise.junghahn@lylpeople.se or +46703272702.