Sr. Manager, Talent Management
Training
Coppell, TX
April 20, 2026
Sr. Manager, Talent Management
Coppell, TX.
What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? It means creating moments that make everyone feel special - whether you're supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep Guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and make everyone feel welcome.
At Brinker's Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands - Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy® - and directly impacts Team Members and Guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, you'll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun.
Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. We're proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive.
Job Summary
We're looking for a strategic and collaborative talent management practitioner to lead several talent management initiatives for Brinker. This person will focus on overseeing all aspects of the performance management process including selection & development assessments, design/redesign of leadership programs, mid-year and end-of-year processes.
As the Sr. Manager, Talent Management, this role will elevate the Team Member and leader experience through clear, easy to implement processes and resources. The role will serve as the subject matter expert on selecting, onboarding, performance managing, engaging and retaining talent, partnering closely with the PeopleWorks, Leadership Development, Training, and Belonging & Wellbeing teams on tools, processes, programs, and resources.
What You'll Do
- Selection & Development Assessments
Own, refresh, and maintain Brinker's selection & development assessments in partnership with our assessment vendors.
Onboarding Strategy
Partner with the PeopleWorks and Training teams to refresh and enhance onboarding processes, content, and tools to successfully onboard Team Members into the organization and their new roles.- Development
Design/redesign leadership programs across all levels of Brinker's leadership in order to build a bench of talent. - Performance Management
Own the end-to-end performance management process in order to build a culture of accountability, set clear expectations, measure results, and provide Team Members and leaders regular feedback. Insights, Analytics, and Optimization
Partner with the analytics team to leverage data and insights to make informed decisions that support and raise the bar on talent, enabling succession planning, development, appreciative & constructive feedback, and management of Brinker's talent pipeline.Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as the go-to partner for field leaders, PeopleWorks, Operations, and other functional partners on Talent Management.Restaurant and RSC Communications
Partner closely with the Communications and PeopleWorks teams to communicate performance management processes, timelines, and expectations in a clear, simple, concise manner.
What You Bring to the Team
- 8+ years of experience in talent management, leadership development, training, or PeopleWorks
- Strong background in HR, psychometrics, and selection & development assessments
- Strong background managing processes and programs (leadership programs, year-end talent processes)
- People leadership experience
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills
- Exception communication skills - Clear, simple, and concise communication
- Data-savvy - ability to leverage metrics to drive decisions
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to positively influence cross-functional teams
- Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Experience supporting frontline or dispersed workforce
Why Brinker
At Brinker, we believe life is short, so work happy! That means creating an environment where you can grow your career, feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and have fun along the way.
Here's how we make that real for our BrinkerHeads at the RSC:
- Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home.
- Benefits that support you: Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement.
- Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy®.
- Rewards for your impact: Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member.
- Wellbeing at work: On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.
- A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you'll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard.
Check our Careers page and LinkedIn for more exciting opportunities!