Human Resources Partner

Whataburger • San Antonio, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees