Our Flavor — Why Whataburger

Whataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference.

Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready — to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly — we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.

Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do

As a Human Resources Partner, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders, helping shape people strategies that strengthen our business and our culture. You’ll play a key role in connecting Whataburger’s values to how we lead, grow, and support our teams every day.

You’ll Make a Difference by driving workforce strategies, talent initiatives, and organizational solutions that directly impact performance and employee experience. You’ll Serve with Heart by offering thoughtful guidance, navigating complex people matters with care, and ensuring decisions reflect both business needs and our commitment to our people. You’ll Win as One by collaborating closely with leaders, HR partners, and cross‑functional teams to deliver consistent, scalable HR solutions. And you’ll Move Forward Boldly by using data, insight, and sound judgment to lead change, influence outcomes, and help the organization grow stronger.

Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities

As a Human Resources Partner, you will:
Serve as a trusted HR advisor to leaders, providing strategic guidance and solutions
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, headcount strategy, succession, and org design
Coach leaders on performance management, talent development, and leadership effectiveness
Lead and support cross‑functional HR initiatives and change efforts
Analyze HR data, trends, and employee insights to inform decisions and recommendations
Leverage Workday to support talent, workforce, and reporting processes with data accuracy
Design and support change management strategies to drive adoption and results
Conduct workplace investigations, ensuring fairness, consistency, and sound judgment
Support the development and execution of HR programs, policies, and processes
Communicate HR strategies and insights clearly to leaders and stakeholders

The Sauce — Pay & Perks

As a Human Resources Partner, you will receive:
Base compensation range: $64,710 to $79,090
Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
5 weeks PTO
Flex Weeks
Paid Corporate Holidays
Paid Parental Leave*
401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits*
Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits*
Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
Wireless Service Discounts
Computer & Software Discounts
Fitness / Gym Discounts
Awards and recognition for all you do
Retirement Celebration Program

What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience

As a Human Resources Partner, you must have:
Progressive HR experience with direct partnership to business leaders
Experience serving as an HR Business Partner or in a comparable advisory role
Proven ability to influence leaders on talent, performance, and organizational matters
Experience leading workforce planning, talent management, or org effectiveness initiatives
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate HR data into insights
Experience supporting or leading cross‑functional projects or change initiatives
Sound judgment and comfort navigating complex employee and organizational issues
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Extra Toppings — Desired Experience

As a Human Resources Partner, we prefer you to have:
Experience supporting enterprise or large‑scale organizational initiatives
PHR or SHRM‑CP certification
Experience working in multi‑unit, operations‑driven, or fast‑paced environments
Familiarity with lifecycle survey data, engagement strategies, or retention analysis
Experience partnering across corporate, field, or distributed workforces

Where & How You’ll Work

This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on‑site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. In this role, you’ll have strong collaboration with leadership, across cross-functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast‑paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full‑time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.

Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

*Eligibility rules may apply

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