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This position is responsible for aligning business objectives with Family Members and the Company’s Core Values and Guiding Principles. This position serves as a strategic business partner to Operations Leadership Teams. Oversees the HR function for multiple zones within a region, provides consulting on Talent Planning, Coaching/Engagement, Individual/Organization Assessment, ER Investigations, Workforce Planning, and Restaurant Strategic Business Planning. Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR and reporting partners to develop solutions, programs, and policies. The Business Partner works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.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!
- Paid Corporate Holidays
- Company Vehicle, Based on Position
- 401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave1
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Scholarship Program - Your 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:
- Provides general expertise in HR functions to designated departments. Advises and provides recommendations to management on employee relations issues, workforce/succession planning, position descriptions, performance management, mediations, on/off-boarding and goal planning.
- Monitors and interprets legislation and administrative rulings regarding Wage & Hour, FLSA, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and any other pertinent federal and state legislation to ensure Company compliance.
- Serves as a liaison with other departments at all levels of the organization on development and implementation of governance policies and protocols.
- Examines HR templates and final documents for compliance with Company policy and governmental regulations. Provides recommendations regarding corrections and improvements.
- Conducts security and confidentiality protocols to ensure record and document confidentiality are maintained.
- Develops, recommends, and communicates strategies for enhancements to Human Resources Programs to include process/customer improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy.
- Conducts Field Operations investigations and engages in Crisis Management. Objectively advises teams on ways to handle issues.
- Consults on Talent Planning to include Restaurant Talent Planning (RTP) discussions, succession planning, and Restaurant Career Development Path (RCDP) execution.
- Advises on Workforce Planning and staffing needs/opportunities.
- Partners with operators on Restaurant Strategic business planning to determine project business priorities, support rollouts and FMSAT result action plans.
- Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources preferred or any equivalent combination of education and experience required
Experience:
- Experience in contributing to the management of projects is preferred
- 1+ years’ experience, preferably in restaurant industry
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Visio (as applicable)
- Proficiency in Workday (as applicable)
- Ability to communicate well with the general public and has experience in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with management, vendors, and co-workers
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Working knowledge of employment laws relating to employee relations and personnel administration
- Strong conflict management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of Wage & Hour, FLSA, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- Ability to work as a self-directed individual taking initiative to identify and address business needs
- Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
Professional Certification:
- PHR and/or SHRM-CP preferred
Working Conditions/Travel Requirements:
- Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
- Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
- Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary
- Must be able to travel occasionally both locally and long distances (including air travel) to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, submit to releasing a Motor Vehicle Record that adheres to the Whataburger standards, and maintain current automobile liability at minimum levels in their state of residence
- Working conditions exist to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
