What are the responsibilities and job description for the People Business Partner - Global Finance position at Colgate-Palmolive?
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Job Number #172750 - New York, New York, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Human Resources professionals are consistently drawn to Colgate-Palmolive by the exceptional opportunities for career advancement and a strong alignment with our globally recognized, purpose-driven brand and company Values: We are Caring, We are Inclusive, We are Courageous. While we offer competitive Total Rewards, new team members frequently highlight our welcoming company culture and the high caliber of the people they work alongside as primary reasons for joining our team. Within our Global People function, we foster a culture of high trust and autonomy, ensuring you feel empowered to make impactful decisions and directly influence our broader strategic priorities while you build a fulfilling, long-term career.
As a People Business Partner, you will help define and drive the talent agenda for several Corporate Functions, partnering directly with senior leadership to drive business priorities, organizational effectiveness, and shape the future of the business and workforce. Reporting to the People Business Partner Director/Leader, you will serve as a trusted partner for specific business units / functions or Country GMs to influence growth and team performance. You will have the unique opportunity to drive large-scale organizational design and change management initiatives that shape the future of our global workforce.
Responsibilities
Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
Job Number #172750 - New York, New York, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Human Resources professionals are consistently drawn to Colgate-Palmolive by the exceptional opportunities for career advancement and a strong alignment with our globally recognized, purpose-driven brand and company Values: We are Caring, We are Inclusive, We are Courageous. While we offer competitive Total Rewards, new team members frequently highlight our welcoming company culture and the high caliber of the people they work alongside as primary reasons for joining our team. Within our Global People function, we foster a culture of high trust and autonomy, ensuring you feel empowered to make impactful decisions and directly influence our broader strategic priorities while you build a fulfilling, long-term career.
As a People Business Partner, you will help define and drive the talent agenda for several Corporate Functions, partnering directly with senior leadership to drive business priorities, organizational effectiveness, and shape the future of the business and workforce. Reporting to the People Business Partner Director/Leader, you will serve as a trusted partner for specific business units / functions or Country GMs to influence growth and team performance. You will have the unique opportunity to drive large-scale organizational design and change management initiatives that shape the future of our global workforce.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Advisory: Partner with senior leaders to design and execute workforce strategies that align with long-term business priorities;
- Organizational Design: Lead complex organization design projects and large-scale change management initiatives that enhance agility and performance;
- Talent & Succession: Drive succession planning and talent development to strengthen the leadership pipeline and ensure future-readiness;
- Data-Driven Insights: Leverage advanced analytics and AI tools to forecast attrition, identify capability gaps, and deliver measurable business outcomes;
- Culture & Capability: Scale transformative enablers, focusing on leadership development, team effectiveness, and culture transformation;
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Global Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure global People programs resonate locally and drive engagement;
- Operational Improvement: Optimize People program delivery by integrating digital solutions and AI to enhance efficiency and strategic impact.
- Bachelor’s degree
- 8 years of progressive HR experience with a proven track record in strategic business partnership
- Ability to navigate global, matrix organizations and work with stakeholders across different time zones
- Demonstrated ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and influence decisions through data, insights, and sound judgment
- Technical proficiency in HR technology, compensation execution, and advanced Google Workspace
- Experience using AI tools to enhance HR strategy and operational efficiency
- Advanced degree or professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
- Prior experience in CPG or FMCG sectors.
- Experience in people management or leading cross-functional project teams
- Experience in another division or global function demonstrating enterprise mindset perspective
- Center of Excellence experience in Compensation, Talent Management, or related field
- Demonstrated ability to act as a consultative problem-solver with the "courage to challenge" and comfort navigating high-ambiguity environments
Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
Salary : $124,000 - $174,000