Talent Strategy & Design Specialist

Whataburger

San Antonio, TX

Full Time

19 April 2026

Welcome to Whataburger Careers!

This position will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of key talent management programs and initiatives. This role partners closely with the Talent Management team and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of activities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, talent development, succession planning, and engagement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Total Rewards:

Competitive Weekly Pay
Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential
Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance
Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits
Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1
Flex Weeks - Remote Work Arrangement
Paid Corporate Holidays
401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
Paid Parental Leave – Subject to Eligibility Requirements
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible!
Whataburger Family Foundation (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

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the design and implementation of tools and processes that enable career pathing and internal movement within the organization and provide visibility to available talent.
Serve as talent resource to relay system requirements and processes to optimize talent-related functionality in Workday, ensuring seamless user experience and alignment with business objectives.
Analyze talent data and trends to inform optimization, planning, program effectiveness, and decision-making. Document program effectiveness, cost efficiency and return on investment.
Support cross-functional projects related to talent strategy, system enhancements, and organizational development initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Operations and Support System leaders to understand current and future talent and performance needs. Evaluate and identify solutions that build stronger Talent Management capabilities across the HR function and the Company.
Serve as a key contributor on talent management best practices, providing best practices to HR stakeholders and business leaders.
Continuously assess and improve programs based on feedback and outcomes.
Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903