Senior People Team Manager (Engineering/Business Intelligence/Transformation) (New York, NY, US)

Daily Harvest; New York (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sr. Manager, People Team at Chobani serves as a strategic People Business Partner for our Engineering, Business Intelligence, and Transformation teams, guiding workforce planning and talent strategy in a fast-growing environment.

This role can be based in either our Twin Falls, ID facility or our NYC office. Responsibilities include advising leaders on organizational design, driving development and succession planning, supporting change management, and analyzing people data to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; Master’s or HR cert is a plus.
• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably as a business partner supporting technical or high-growth functions.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable people strategies.
• Experience supporting transformation initiatives and managing change in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and BI leaders to anticipate workforce needs and craft scalable talent strategies.
• Advise managers on organizational design, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Lead talent development, succession planning, and capability building for growth.
• Support change management and organizational transformation with effective communication.
• Analyze people data to improve team effectiveness and employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment laws while promoting diversity.
• Partner with COEs to deliver people strategies to assigned departments.

Skills

Strategic partner

Business acumen

Communication & advisory

HR analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or HR certification (bonus)

Tools

HRIS

Data analytics tools

Job description

Summary

The Sr. Manager, People Team will serve as a strategic People Business Partner (PBP) and trusted advisor for our dynamic Engineering, Business Intelligence, and Transformation teams. In this fast-paced, high growth environment, the PBP delivers innovative people solutions that align with evolving business objectives, drives organizational effectiveness, and cultivate a culture of innovation and performance improvement.

*This role can be based in either our Twin Falls, ID facility or our NYC office

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders of Engineering, Business Intelligence, and Transformation departments to anticipate workforce needs and craft scalable talent strategies that enable rapid expansion while maintaining operational excellence.
• Advise and coach managers on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, and employee engagement, with a focus on navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in high-growth teams.
• Lead initiatives for talent development, succession planning, and capability building, ensuring teams are equipped to meet the demands of accelerated growth as well as current and future challenges.
• Support change management efforts, including organizational transformation projects, by building strong employee communications, fostering resilience, and nurturing adaptability during periods of swift scaling.
• Analyze people data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend solutions that enhance team effectiveness and employee experience, particularly in the context of expanding departments.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and relevant employment laws while promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace that thrives amid rapid change.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (COE) to deliver high level people strategies to assigned departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus.
• 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably as a business partner supporting technical, analytical, or high-growth functions.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into actionable people strategies for scaling teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting transformation initiatives and managing change in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consultative skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency in HRIS and data analytics tools is desirable.

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 by Hamdi 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 in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and 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 $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.