Welcome to Whataburger Careers!

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 Regional Field Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll serve as a strategic partner to Operations—driving hiring excellence and building strong talent pipelines that fuel restaurant success. You’ll Make a Difference by connecting the right people to the right opportunities, directly impacting team performance and the Family Member experience. You’ll Serve with Heart by guiding candidates and leaders through an engaging, people-first hiring journey. You’ll Win as One by collaborating across Operations, HR, and community partners to execute hiring strategies that deliver results. And you’ll Move Forward Boldly by leveraging data, technology, and innovative sourcing strategies to continuously improve recruitment outcomes and strengthen our talent ecosystem.

Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities

As a Regional Field Talent Acquisition Partner, you will

Partner with Operations leaders to align on staffing needs, workforce plans, and succession strategies
Source, screen, and select top talent for restaurant and field leadership roles
Build and sustain talent pipelines through community outreach, schools, and workforce partnerships
Analyze recruiting metrics (turnover, time-to-fill, hiring trends) to drive actionable insights
Optimize use of ATS and recruiting tools to enhance efficiency and candidate experience
Develop and execute targeted digital sourcing and advertising strategies
Coach hiring managers on interviewing, selection, and compliant hiring practices
Support hiring events and field recruiting efforts across the region
Track, report, and communicate recruiting activity and outcomes to leadership
Continuously improve recruiting processes to increase quality, speed, and engagement

The Sauce — Pay & Perks

As a Regional Field Talent Acquisition Partner, you will receive:

Competitive Weekly Pay
Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
Company Vehicle
5 weeks PTO
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 Regional Field Talent Acquisition Partner, you must have:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
3–5+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or related experience
Experience partnering with leaders on workforce planning and hiring strategies
Strong ability to source, assess, and select talent across multiple levels
Proficiency with ATS platforms and recruiting technologies
Data-driven mindset with experience analyzing recruiting metrics
Working knowledge of employment laws and compliant hiring practices
Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Willingness and ability to travel within assigned region

Extra Toppings — Desired Experience

As a Regional Field Talent Acquisition Partner, we prefer you to have:

Experience in high-volume, multi-unit recruiting environments
Background supporting restaurant, retail, or hospitality operations
Professional certification (e.g., PHR, CIR)
Experience with talent marketing, social media sourcing, and employer branding
Proven track record improving recruiting processes and outcomes
Experience training or coaching hiring managers
Familiarity with workforce analytics and reporting tools
Strong community engagement and relationship-building experience

Where & How You’ll Work

This role is field‑based, supporting restaurants across an assigned market or region. You’ll travel frequently to partner with Operations, provide on‑site support, and maintain strong relationships with leaders and teams in the field. When not traveling, you’ll work from your home office, balancing independent work with virtual collaboration to support ongoing business needs. Success in this role requires full‑time availability, flexibility to adjust to evolving operational priorities, and the ability to travel regularly—including day trips, overnight travel, and extended market visits. While most travel will occur within your assigned market or region, some out‑of‑market support may be required based on business needs.

Candidates must reside within the region they support and be able to travel throughout that area as needed.

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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