CBS Compensation Specialist Temporary

Colgate; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate is seeking a Compensation Specialist for a 6‑month fixed‑term role in Mexico City. You will manage salary and bonus processes, ensure data accuracy, and deliver critical reports to support informed decision‑making within CBS.

Reporting to the Compensation Lead, you will work with SAP/SuccessFactors, review increases and market adjustments, and help maintain compliant compensation structures across the organization while championing Colgate's commitment to a healthier future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of overall professional experience, including 2+ years in HR and 1+ year in Compensation.
• Proficient in English and the relevant regional language.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual salary and bonus cycles with SLA adherence.
• Manage end-to-end compensation data changes in HR systems (SAP/SuccessFactors).
• Generate reports and incentive plan modeling for COE decisions.
• Evaluate annual salary increases, market adjustments, and structure changes.
• Support HR technologies including survey submissions and compensation module optimization.

Skills

English proficiency

Regional language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number#176734 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

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.

Please note: this is a TEMPORARY position with a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Discover Your Purpose: Role Summary

As a Compensation Specialist reporting to the Compensation Lead within the Colgate Business Services (CBS) Compensation Global Team, you will manage the salary and bonus processes and the vital HR data. You will research solutions for transactional requests and deliver critical reports to client groups to ensure data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. By executing compliance and regulatory reporting, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of our compensation structures while helping to reimagine a healthier future for all.

Your Impact: Responsibilities

• Lead the timely execution of annual salary and bonus cycles, ensuring a high-quality client experience and adherence to Service Level Agreement (SLA) expectations.
• Manage end-to-end compensation data changes within HR systems (SAP/SuccessFactors), maintaining rigorous documentation and transaction audits.
• Generate strategic reports and incentive plan modeling to support the Compensation Center of HR Expertise (COE) in making informed approval decisions.
• Evaluate annual salary increases, market adjustments, and structure changes to ensure global alignment with corporate guidelines and policy compliance.
• Support the implementation and management of HR technologies, including survey submissions and the optimization of compensation modules.

Skills That Make Us Smile: Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of overall professional experience, including at least 2 years in HR and 1 year specifically within Compensation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English and the relevant regional language.
• Proven ability to assess and validate policy compliance and data accuracy identifiable from your professional background.

Brighten Your Potential: Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or CCP).
• Hands-on experience with SuccessFactors (Compensation and Variable Pay modules) and SAP.
• Previous experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Strong alignment with LIFT principles (Leading with Purpose, Innovation, Freedom to Operate, and Teaming).

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 request form should you require accommodation.

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