People Experience Partner - Global Functions

Colgate; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in New York seeks a People Experience Partner to shape global People programs across functions. You will partner with Centers of Excellence, manage key HR initiatives, and ensure a seamless employee lifecycle from onboarding to career development.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, coaching leaders, and leveraging AI to improve HR service delivery. Travel up to 10% and collaboration with Legal and Compliance are expected in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of HR or business experience
• Experience driving continuous improvement in HR programs and initiatives
• Experience using data to diagnose HR issues and inform decisions
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders across HR or multiple functions

Responsibilities

• Manage Global People programs in partnership with BPs and COEs
• Partner with COEs to implement new global programs
• Ensure high-quality experience around onboarding, offboarding, and career transitions
• Coach managers on employee relations, performance, and leadership
• Manage employee relations cases with Legal and stakeholders
• Collaborate with Ethics & Compliance on investigations
• Use data analytics to identify trends and translate insights
• Drive continuous improvement using AI and digital tools to optimize HR delivery
• Provide on-the-ground feedback to People Partners, CoE, CBS

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Coaching & advisory

Emotional intelligence

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree or professional HR certification

Job description

People Experience Partner - Global Functions Job Alerts Link 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 recognized 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 programs 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: People Experience Partner - Global Functions Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time Posting Start Date: 9/3/26 Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#175931 - 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.

Global People

Global People 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Managing the execution of critical Global People programs, including performance management, talent planning, learning & development and compensation, in close partnership with People Business Partners and Center of Excellence teams

• Closely partnering with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement new global programs in the context of the business and region

• Ensuring high quality experience around the "moments that matter" within the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and key career transitions

• Coaching and advising managers on employee relations, performance management, career development, and leadership capabilities to elevate team performance and engagement

• Managing employee relations cases applying sound judgment and conflict resolution with Legal and business stakeholders

• Partnering with Ethics & Compliance on investigations to maintain a positive and inclusive work environment

• Utilizing data analytics and organizational diagnostics to identify trends and translate insights into actionable solutions for the business

• Driving continuous improvement by identifying and diagnosing operational bottlenecks, developing and managing the implementation of solutions, and leveraging AI and digital tools to optimize HR service delivery

• Providing on-the-ground-feedback and insights to People Business Partners, CoE, and CBS- ensuring the broader People function remains connected to what is happening across the organization

• Managing key components of agile Global People projects and initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant human resources or business experience

• Experience with driving continuous improvement, including identifying gaps, developing and implementing solutions for HR programs and initiatives

• Experience leveraging data to identify patterns, to diagnose HR issues, and to make informed decisions

• Demonstrated experience in navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and managing multiple HR initiatives with high detail orientation

• Demonstrated proficiency in managing stakeholders across the HR function or across multiple functions

• Demonstrated ownership in managing competing priorities and timelines to accomplish overlapping activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)

• Experience in the CPG or FMCG industry implementing scalable HR processes and global programs within a multi-national environment

• Strong coaching and advisory skills with a proven ability to influence manager development and team performance

• Advanced emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills to manage complex employee relations

• Demonstrated experience in leading through change in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and managing multiple HR initiatives with high detail orientation

• Proven proficiency in leveraging AI, data analytics, and HR technologies (e.g., self-service portals) to drive insights and workflow optimization

• Comfort operating with autonomy and taking initiative in ambiguous, fast-moving environments- knowing when to escalation and when to resolve

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $109,000.00 - $137,000.00 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.

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