Plant People & Talent Partner

Chobani; Twin Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Fertility assistance

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a People Team Manager for our Twin Falls plant to lead employee relations, talent acquisition and retention, performance management, and engagement initiatives. You will partner with plant leadership to foster a positive, empowered workforce and ensure compliant, effective HR programs.

You will drive organizational change, coach leaders, and coordinate with the People team to deliver people-centric solutions that support business goals at the Twin Falls facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of generalist/business partner HR experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with focus on customer service.
• Strong digital literacy and HRIS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective relationships with leaders and hourly associates to address employee relations issues.
• Partner with the business to implement organizational change and workforce development strategies.
• Align HR programs with diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, develop and retain talent for the Twin Falls plant.
• Implement performance management, compensation planning, resource planning, and engagement programs.
• Investigate and address employee relations issues and determine appropriate actions.

Skills

Communication

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

The People Team Manager will be accountable for the successful management and integration of employee programs at the Twin Falls plant in the areas of employee relations, talent acquisition and retention, performance management, internal communication, training and development, and employee engagement. The individual in this position will work closely with department leadership and the People team to create a positive environment and an empowered work force.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain effective relationships with leaders and hourly associates to proactively address employee relations issues
• Act as a business partner by creating and implementing organizational change and workforce development strategies, and providing support to functional areas in the Twin Falls manufacturing plant
• Align efforts to business initiatives designed to improve the workplace through diversity and inclusion, continuous improvement, organizational design, talent management, and training and development
• Recruit, develop and retain talent for the organization
• Implement programs such as performance management, compensation planning, resource planning, and employee engagement
• Investigate and address employee relations issues, identify the root cause and determine the best course of action
• Develop proactive communication, employee relations/recognition programs and plan/organize employee team building activities
• Oversee maintenance of accurate and complete personnel records and electronic data. Ensure that appropriate rules concerning confidentiality and retention are followed
• Foster a results-oriented culture through effective coaching and implementation of performance management process and tools
• Partner with colleagues to ensure consistency in program frameworks and implementation
• Navigate and manage matrixed relationships within the plant and with other locations/functional areas
• Perform other tasks as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resources or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of generalist/business partner experience in human resources supporting manufacturing operations
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced, complex environment with a critical sense of immediacy and focus on customer service
• Excellent communication, team building and interpersonal skills
• Resourceful, flexible, and with a strong work ethic
• Practical, well-rounded knowledge in the major human resources areas and in government compliance
• Strong digital literacy (MS Office and HRIS systems)

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $85,000.00 - $134,200.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.