Part Time Onboarding Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald's USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald's USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired.
Description:
McDonald's and its independent franchisees care about their employees and that's why we provide them with an opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed every day. By offering industry-leading education programs and world-class training, we provide opportunities that inspire confidence and foster valuable skills to help employees thrive wherever they are on their journey, whether they stay at McDonald's or go elsewhere. There is a reason more than 80% of employees are proud to work at McDonald's and would recommend working at one of our restaurants.
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Requirements:
We believe in letting you do you. If you're looking for a part-time job that supports your full-time ambition, you've come to the right place. This position requires morning, afternoon and weekend availability. You must be 18 years of age or older to work as the Onboarding and Orientation Specialist.
Datta Corporation's Restaurant Onboarding & Orientation Specialist
Job Description (with Centralized Orientation)
Position Summary
The Onboarding & Orientation Specialist is responsible for delivering a consistent, high-quality new hire experience across all restaurant locations through a structured Centralized Orientation process. This role oversees the full onboarding lifecycle-from offer acceptance through the first 30-90 days-to ensure every new employee is properly welcomed, trained, equipped, and integrated into the McDonald's culture. The Specialist partners closely with Operations, HR, Training, and Restaurant Leadership to maintain compliance, drive retention, and support strong talent development pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
Centralized Orientation Management

• Lead and facilitate Centralized Orientation sessions for all new hires across multiple restaurant locations.
• Ensure each session follows a consistent, standardized flow including onboarding paperwork, I-9 verification, Lifelenz merging, safety/security training, food safety modules, hospitality training modules, Safe and Respectful Workplace and Workplace Violence training modules and restaurant expectations.
• Coordinate with Operations to confirm attendance and ensure new hires arrive ready for orientation (I9 identification, work permit for all minors, proper work pants and shoes).
• Maintain a professional, welcoming environment that reflects McDonald's culture and sets clear expectations for success.

New Hire Onboarding

• Manage all onboarding steps prior to orientation, including communication with new hires, scheduling, and system setup. (2 week training schedule, Lifelenz and arch id set up)
• Verify completion of all required documents and compliance materials before the employee begins work. (onboarding and I9)
• Ensure new hires understand next steps after orientation, including training timelines, uniform expectations, and first-shift scheduling.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires during their first 30-90 days, ensuring they feel supported and connected.
• Provide clear communication and guidance to help new employees transition smoothly from orientation to in-store training.
• Reinforce McDonald's culture, expectations, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, onboarding, training, or restaurant operations (McDonald's experience strongly preferred).
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to lead group orientation sessions confidently.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple restaurant locations.
• Proficiency with Lifelenz, Trust, CAMPUS, and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and a positive employee experience.

Key Competencies

• Facilitation & Presentation - Leads engaging, organized Centralized Orientation sessions.
• Organization & Planning - Manages multiple onboarding workflows with accuracy.
• Collaboration - Works effectively with GMs, HR, and Operations.
• Communication - Clear, friendly, and professional verbal and written communication.
• Problem-Solving - Quickly resolves onboarding issues, system errors, and training gaps.
• Adaptability - Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

Impact of the Role
A strong Onboarding & Orientation Specialist ensures every new hire begins with clarity, confidence, and a positive connection to the McDonald's brand. Through Centralized Orientation, this role strengthens consistency, improves compliance, reduces turnover, and supports a reliable talent pipeline across all restaurant locations.Additional Info:
This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald's restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald's restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.
By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald's USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.