People Manager Review

by McDonald's

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Generalist HR manager looking after all parts of the employee life cycle for 1300 employees across 14 restaurants

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I’ve gained a better understanding of HR legislation

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Very enjoyable, split into good learning chunks

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Great to follow with planned deadlines and progress monitors

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Good support as and when needed

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Could have received more check ins but coach was very good at answering course queries when I raised them

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Better understand of general HR role, allowing improved day to day productivity

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • None

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great to do an apprenticeship alongside current working hours for same pay. Good in house support

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?

    • Always focus on what you want to achieve

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Human Resources

Norwich

March 2025

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