Vice President of People Team

Chobani•New York, NY

5d•$217,000 - $342,100

About The Position

We’re looking for a bold, business-minded Vice President of People to serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership and a catalyst for organizational growth. This is not a traditional HR leadership role — it’s a highly visible position at the center of our business strategy, culture, and performance. As VP of People, you will challenge convention, elevate leadership capability, and design talent strategies that directly impact results. You’ll lead a team of People Business Partners while embedding deeply within Corporate, Creative, and Café teams to drive alignment, innovation, and accountability. If you’re energized by fast growth, complex business challenges, and the opportunity to influence at scale — this is your seat at the table.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including direct partnership with senior business leaders in fast-paced, high-growth environments
7+ years of people leadership experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (or equivalent experience)
Deep experience as a People Business Partner; prior Center of Excellence (COE) leadership experience is a plus
Proven track record of building, developing, and leading high-performing teams
Strong analytical mindset with demonstrated experience using data to shape strategy
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels
Courage to challenge thinking, push beyond traditional approaches, and drive innovation
Demonstrated ability to align people strategy with business strategy
Experience managing multiple priorities in dynamic, evolving environments
Organizational development expertise; experience supporting creative or marketing organizations is a plus
A collaborative, “win together” mindset and the ability to bring others along
Deep commitment to being embedded in — and accountable to — the business teams you support

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, influencing business decisions through forward-thinking people strategies
Translate business strategy into actionable talent, organization, and culture initiatives
Partner closely with leadership teams to anticipate needs, drive change, and elevate performance
Lead & Develop a High-Impact PBP Team
Provide direction and coaching to a team of People Business Partners supporting diverse business units
Set the standard for embedded, high-quality People support
Build bench strength and develop future People leaders
Organizational Effectiveness & Talent Strategy
Lead organizational development initiatives across Corporate, Commercial, and Café teams to increase clarity, accountability, and innovation
Guide leaders on talent planning, succession, and employee development
Design and implement integrated talent strategies that are deeply aligned to business priorities
Culture & Leadership Excellence
Foster a collaborative, performance-driven environment where teams think boldly and challenge the status quo
Strengthen leadership capability at all levels, enabling executives and emerging leaders to perform at their highest potential
Serve as a thoughtful listener and skilled conflict navigator who can turn complexity into momentum
Data-Driven Decision Making
Leverage people analytics and metrics to inform strategy and improve outcomes
Use data to drive organizational clarity, performance improvements, and measurable impact

Benefits

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.

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