Principal Recruiter (Director Level)

Chobani
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, New York, Rome
Sep 15, 2025
Summary The Principal Recruiter is a critical role in supporting hiring for Chobani's Supply Chain team. This position focuses on driving recruitment strategies to attract, engage, and retain best-in-class talent across diverse roles, from operations and logistics to quality assurance and engineering, in close partnership with the Supply Chain leadership team. The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, collaborating with senior leadership to align hiring strategies with organizational goals and ensuring a talent pipeline capable of meeting current and future needs. Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, this role is an exciting, highly-visible role, responsible for process improvement and the overall results of the Talent Acquisition functions. Please note that this role will be based in Rome, NY. Responsibilities Lead a comprehensive internal and external talent acquisition strategy Source, interview and hire for key/critical roles Build consistency and efficiencies to scale optimally for continued rapid growth Implement efficient, scalable, consistent, and effective talent acquisition processes and technologies which support Chobani's continued growth and key business priorities Lead key organizational metrics to meet short and long term recruiting strategies Further develop and communicate Chobani's recruitment value proposition to the business Communicate talent acquisition strategies to key stakeholders and other leaders within Chobani in a manner that positions the talent acquisition team as trusted advisors to the business Drive the development of Chobani's brand and develop strategies and tactics to effectively manage the brand both internally and externally Accountable for compliance with all federal, state regulations concerning all phases of the recruitment process. Ensure appropriate controls, documentation, and recordkeeping Improve the interviewing and selection skills for Chobani managers Compile, analyze and use data relating to recruiting, performance and retention to find opportunities to improve processes and procedures Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required Minimum of 8 years progressive experience in a talent acquisition role focused on manufacturing in the food & beverage industry Past experience working in a recruitment agency or search firm, preferred Strong proven understanding of web search engine/tools, social media, applicant tracking systems Demonstrated ability to run projects and lead process improvement teams Ability to collaborate with, partner, and influence senior leaders across the organization Demonstrable experience improving systems, processes, and tools Strong time management and project management skills. Ability to work across multiple functions and departments within a changing environment Strong presentation and training skills Ability to travel up to 20% 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. 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, paid volunteer time off and military service leave. Compensation Range: $144,000.00-$216,000.00, plus bonus.