Director, People Business Partner (F/M)

Colgate-Palmolive; Województwo dolnośląskie; On-site; PLN 346,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car with private use

Group insurance and Medicover

Sport card (Medicover Sport)

Employee Capital Plan (PPK)

Company Stock Saving Plan

Company cafeteria - lunch for 2 PLN

Store with company products

Social Fund

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive, Świdnica Plant, seeks a Director, People Business Partner, to drive talent strategy and organizational effectiveness. Lead HR policy alignment, workforce planning, and labor relations with unions in a large manufacturing site. Travel up to 10% of time and work on-site.

You will partner with senior leadership to shape a high‑performing workplace, manage change, and ensure compliance with Polish labor law while supporting wellbeing and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Law, Social Law, or a related field.
• Substantial HR leadership experience at a large industrial site (400+ employees).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Polish labor law with experience in Trade Union negotiations and wage agreements.
• Fluency in Polish and English (written and spoken) in an international matrix environment.
• Proven track record in organizational transformation, talent coaching, and executive stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute site HR strategy aligned with group objectives and budget.
• Lead workforce planning, talent development, and succession pipelines.
• Manage social and labor relations with Trade Unions and staff representatives.
• Coach managers on organizational transformations and people leadership.

Skills

HR leadership

Polish language

English language

Education

Master’s degree in HR / Labor Law / Social Law

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Director, People Business Partner (F/M)

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 06/11/2026

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#177286 - Swidnica, Lower Silesia, Poland

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

Director People Business Partner (F/M)

Salary Range: 31 000 - 40 000 PLN gross monthly

Join our Leadership Team at the Świdnica Plant as the Director People Business Partner. In this role, you will define and drive the site's talent agenda, partner directly with senior leadership to steer organizational effectiveness, and champion positive labor relations to shape a progressive, high-performing manufacturing workplace.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute site HR strategy and policies aligned with group objectives, managing priorities, budget allocations, and workforce data integrity;
• Lead strategic workforce planning, talent development, and succession pipelines to build organizational capability and support plant growth;
• Steer social and labor relations, representing the site in constructive dialogue, negotiations, and wage agreements with Trade Unions and staff representatives;
• Anticipate and lead change management initiatives, advising and coaching managers on organizational transformations and people leadership;
• Ensure full legal and ethical compliance with Polish labor law, group standards, and code of conduct, effectively managing disputes and litigation;
• Implement and champion workplace well-being, psychosocial risk prevention, and occupational health programs across the plant;

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Law, Social Law, or a related field;
• Substantial HR leadership experience, including proven tenure as an HR head within a large industrial manufacturing site (400+ employees);
• Comprehensive knowledge of Polish labor law with documented expertise in conducting Trade Union negotiations and wage agreements;
• Fluency in Polish and English (written and spoken) to collaborate effectively within an international matrix environment;
• Demonstrated track record in organizational transformation, talent coaching, and executive stakeholder management;
• Background in supply chain or commercial operations is considered an asset.

WE OFFER:

• Strategic senior leadership role with direct impact on plant operations, culture, and talent strategy;
• Opportunity to lead key initiatives within an international, matrixed manufacturing environment;
• Supportive and collaborative network of regional and global People leaders.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: 31 000 - 40 000 PLN gross monthly

The salary level is determined by the objective evaluation of the position's requirements, such as required skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions, which places the role into a specific level within the company's compensation framework.

The person will be eligible for a yearly bonus - on target 20% of annual gross salary.

The conditions of payment of the salary and benefits referred to above are regulated by the Employer’s Remuneration regulations which shall be submitted to employment candidates at the later stage of the recruitment process.

Benefits Package:

• Company car with private use
• Group insurance and Medicover healthcare package;
• Sport card (Medicover Sport);
• Employee Capital Plan (PPK) with employer contribution above mandated one;
• Company Stock Saving Plan;
• Company cafeteria - lunch for 2 PLN;
• Store with company products;
• Social Fund

Detailed information regarding benefits will be provided additionally.

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, colour, 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.

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