HR Specialist – Labour Law & Employee Relations Nordics
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.
Qualifications
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.
More about McDonald´s & Food Folk
In 2021, McDonald’s became the leading Quick Service Restaurant in each of the Nordic countries for the first time. System-wide sales exceed €1.5 billion, with more than 136 million customers served annually. Food Folk is the largest youth employer in the region, with around 20,000 restaurant employees and approximately 70 franchisees operating across four countries. There are ambitious plans to grow to 600 restaurants by 2030.
We believe in using our scale and reach responsibly, engaging customers, employees, franchisees, suppliers, and partners to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. We are proud of the progress made and remain committed to driving meaningful change across our markets.
Food Folk is an independent company holding a 20-year McDonald’s International Development Licence (“IDL”) to operate McDonald’s restaurants in the Nordics. Owned by the Hands Family since 2017, Food Folk oversees both restaurant operations and the associated real estate portfolio. The corporate organisation comprises around 250 colleagues, with offices in Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, and Stockholm.
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