Senior Manager, Health & Wellness

Chobani, LLC; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Senior Manager, Health & Wellness to lead day-to-day U.S. health and insurance programs and help shape future benefits strategy.

The role requires deep experience in benefits administration, vendor management and regulatory compliance, partnering with leadership to design competitive, sustainable plans for employees. You will oversee multi-plan programs, manage enrollment cycles, collaborate with HR, Legal and Finance, and use analytics to improve health initiatives while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in benefits administration and plan design.
• Proven ability to manage external partners with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of benefits-related regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Chobani's health and welfare programs including health, dental, life, STD/LTD and 401(k) plans.
• Design and evaluate benefits policies and vendors for cost-effectiveness and compliance.
• Manage the annual benefits open enrollment process with vendors and employees.
• Manage vendor performance and relationships with external partners, including our broker.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (HR, Legal, Finance) for alignment and compliance.
• Enhance opportunities to engage with and communicate to employees and serve as a resource to employees.
• Identify metrics to measure outcomes of and improve health programs and events.
• Ensure programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations and reporting requirements.

Skills

Benefits management

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Summary

The Senior Manager, Health & Wellness will focus on the day-to-day management of U.S. health and insurance programs and will participate in the design and development of the future benefits strategy. The position requires extensive experience in benefits administration, vendor management and compliance. The position will work closely with leadership to design, implement and management benefit plans which align to Chobani's mission and ensure a competitive and sustainable program for our employees.

Responsibilities

• Benefits Program Management: Oversee Chobani's insurance plans including, health insurance, dental, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) plans, etc.
• Policy Design & Evaluation: Recommend and evaluate benefits policies and vendors to ensure they meet our growing needs, are competitive, cost-effective and comply with legal requirements (e.g., ERISA).
• Open Enrollment: Manage the annual benefits open enrollment process, collaborating with vendors and employees to ensure an outstanding experience.
• Vendor Management: Work with external partners, including our broker to successfully manage vendor performance, identify priorities, trends and opportunities.
• Internal Stakeholder Partnership: Work with internal stakeholders (HR, Legal, Finance, etc.) for alignment and compliance.
• Engagement: Enhance opportunities to engage with and communicate to employees and serve as a resource to employees
• Analytics: Identify ways to measure outcomes of and improve health programs and events
• Compliance: Ensure all benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including timely reporting and documentation.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in benefits administration and plan design
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manager external partners, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of benefits-related regulations and compliance requirements.
• Project Management: Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward employees always.

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 cafes 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 visitwww.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 $109,000.00 - $172,700.00, + 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.