People Experience Partner - Hill's

Hill's Pet Nutrition; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is hiring for a People Experience role in Overland, Kansas, to partner with Hill's Pet Nutrition – US and Division Customer Development teams. You will drive global HR programs, onboard new initiatives, and coach managers on employee relations and performance.

A data-driven mindset and collaboration across CoE and CBS are essential. The role emphasizes agile project work, high-trust environment, and leveraging AI tools to optimize HR delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of HR or business experience.
• Demonstrated ownership in managing competing priorities and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Executing critical global People programs, including performance management, talent planning, learning & development and compensation.
• Supporting the People Experience team to implement new global programs.
• Ensuring high quality experience around onboarding, offboarding, and key career transitions.
• Coaching and advising managers on employee relations, performance management, and leadership capabilities.
• Managing employee relations cases with Legal and business stakeholders.
• Partnering with Ethics & Compliance on investigations.
• Utilizing data analytics to identify trends and translate insights.
• Driving continuous improvement with AI and digital tools to optimize HR service delivery.
• Providing on-the-ground feedback to ensure alignment with broader People function.
• Participating in agile Global People projects and initiatives.

Skills

People management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HR technologies

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176660 - Overland Kansas, 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 HR 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 Hill's Pet Nutrition - US and Division Customer Development and Customer Experience Engagement Center teams, 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 and HR activities while influencing the growth and development of our global workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Executing 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.
• Supporting the People Experience team to implement new global programs in the context of the business and region with CoE teams.
• 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 operational bottlenecks 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.
• Participating in agile Global People projects and initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant human resources or business experience.
• 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 advisory skills to coach managers and employees.
• Advanced emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills to manage complex employee relations.
• Experience with identifying gaps and driving continuous improvement for HR programs and initiatives
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing stakeholders across the HR function or across multiple functions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and manage 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.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 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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