People Experience Partner - Global Functions (175931)

Colgate Palmolive; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a People Experience Partner to lead the local execution of Global People programs and create an inclusive environment where employees can perform at their best across Finance, Legal and IT functions.

You will partner with COEs and HR Business Partners to deliver programs, drive process improvements, and influence strategic HR priorities while navigating a fast-paced, matrixed global organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR or business roles.
• Experience driving continuous improvement in HR programs.
• Experience using data to diagnose HR issues.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Proven stakeholder management across HR or multiple functions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of global People programs including performance management, talent planning, learning & development, and compensation.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence to implement new global programs in the context of the business and region.
• Ensure high-quality experience around onboarding, offboarding, and key career transitions.
• Coach and advise managers on employee relations, performance, career development, and leadership capabilities.
• Manage employee relations cases with Legal and business stakeholders.
• Partner with Ethics & Compliance on investigations to maintain a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends and translate insights into actionable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging AI and digital tools to optimize HR service delivery.
• Provide on-the-ground feedback and insights to People Partners, CoE, and CBS- ensuring alignment.
• Manage key components of agile Global People projects and initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

Continuous improvement

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Advanced degree or HR certification

Tools

HR analytics tools

Job description

Career Opportunities: People Experience Partner - Global Functions (175931)

Requisition ID175931-Posted09/03/2026-Global People-United States-New York-New York-Colgate-Palmolive-Travel - up to 10% of time-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 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.

As a member of the People Experience team, you will be the heartbeat of the employee journey, owning the local execution of Global People programs and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can perform at their best and reach their full potential. You will be the primary partner for employees and managers in the Global Finance, Global Legal and Global Information Technology, translating HR policies into practical solutions and driving operational excellence across the region. This is a unique opportunity for you to gain broad exposure across diverse businesses while influencing the growth and development of our global workforce.

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:

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 escale 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.