Human Resources Business Partner - Phoenix, AZ

VetJobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Profit-sharing

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive CP Skin Health Group is seeking a People Business Partner to lead HR at our Distribution Center and partner with DC leaders to optimize staffing, retention, policy compliance and employee relations. The role involves hands-on HR on the floor and strategic alignment with corporate initiatives.

The position requires bilingual English/Spanish, strong HR analytics, and experience in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a focus on business partnership in a warehouse or distribution center is preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken) is required.
• Proficiency with HR technology platforms and Google tools (Google Sheets) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR presence and partner with DC managers to resolve employee relations issues and ensure policy compliance.
• Balance daily HR operations with staffing and retention strategies at the site.
• Oversee payroll integration, FMLA/medical leave administration, and onboarding/offboarding programs.
• Develop localized site policies, handbooks, and job descriptions ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Drive data-driven interventions using DC metrics to improve turnover, absenteeism, and safety incidents.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Leadership coaching

HR business partner

HR technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Sheets

HR technology platforms

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

CP Skin Health Group is a place for your career to thrive! We offer opportunity, challenge, and a great team of driven and dynamic individuals. Encompassing the innovative skincare brands of PCA SKIN, and EltaMD, CP Skin Health Group is a fast-paced, agile organization dedicated to providing skin care solutions that are backed by science.

CP Skin Health Group is a part of the Colgate-Palmolive family, which provides our team with domestic and global career growth opportunities in all departments. Our rich benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid disability and more. Plus our employees have access to our amazing skin care products!

Role Summary

As the People Business Partner for CP Skin Health, you will be the lead HR presence and a key leadership team member at our Distribution Center. This is a hands-on role where you will balance daily HR operations with big-picture staffing and retention strategies. You will partner directly with DC managers and warehouse employees to resolve employee relations issues, ensure policy compliance, and build a positive, productive culture on the floor. The right candidate isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to tackle day-to-day warehouse HR needs while keeping us aligned with employment laws and company growth goals.

This role is on-site at the Distribution Center 4 days per week, and at the Corporate Office in Scottsdale, AZ, 1 day per week. Bilingual English/Spanish is required to effectively support our frontline teams.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Leadership Coaching & Performance: Advise and train floor supervisors and managers on effective leadership. Guide them through performance management, corrective actions, proper documentation, and handling difficult conversations.
• Strategic Staffing & Contingent Labor: Drive site-wide headcount planning and manage the contingent workforce strategy. Oversee temp agency vendor relationships, align temporary staffing levels with production volume, and manage the temp-to-permanent conversion pipeline.
• Employee Relations & Positive Floor Culture: Serve as the trusted escalation point for complex employee relations. Conduct investigations, resolve floor conflicts, and proactively build an inclusive environment where frontline employees feel supported and valued.
• Operational HR Oversight: Ensure the flawless execution of site-level HR operations. Provide strategic oversight on bi-weekly payroll integration/timecards, FMLA and medical leave administration, and comprehensive onboarding/offboarding programs.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Partner closely with Operations to champion site safety programs and manage workers' compensation processes. Develop, update, and implement localized site policies, employee handbooks, and job descriptions to ensure strict compliance with federal and state labor laws.
• Data-Driven Interventions: Leverage real DC metrics - such as turnover, absenteeism, time-to-fill, and safety incidents to diagnose organizational challenges, implement targeted training, and drive continuous improvement on the floor.
• Corporate Alignment & Change Management: Partner with the broader HR team to successfully roll out company-wide HR initiatives in a way that makes sense for a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Auto req ID

480212BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job Category

Human Resources

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive human resources experience, with a focus on business partnership - ideally in a warehouse or distribution center facility.
• Written and verbal fluency in Spanish
• Technical proficiency in HR technology platforms and Google tools, particularly Google Sheets for complex organization projects and analytics

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with the ability to negotiate and influence senior stakeholders and "courage to challenge" leaders when necessary.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and leading through change in a fast-moving, matrixed environment.
• Proven experience working across a complex, matrixed organization with a clear global perspective
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini to enhance strategic HR delivery, improve operational efficiency, and drive data-informed solutions.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $97,000.00 - $115,000.00 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.

Salary Range $75,000-$100,000

City

Phoenix

State

Arizona

Job Code

Retail Retail

Affiliate Sponsor

Colgate-Palmolive

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000