Plant HR Partner: Talent, Training & Engagement

Colgate-Palmolive; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Topeka plant seeks a People Business Associate to drive local HR programs, talent acquisition, and employee engagement. You will be the primary HR partner for employees and managers at the Topeka, KS Hills Pet Nutrition Plant, supporting capability building and workforce development.

The role emphasizes frontline ER support, data-driven HR operations, and collaboration with site leadership to align with Colgate’s values and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2+ years of human resources experience.
• Prior experience in manufacturing environment and in CPG/FMCG industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive capability-building initiatives by partnering with leadership to implement training plans that close technical skill gaps.
• Deliver best-in-class employee engagement and onboarding programs that align new hires with Colgate’s culture.
• Provide frontline employee relations support, offering guidance on HR policies and performance management.
• Manage the recruitment lifecycle for frontline roles, internships, and apprentice programs using ATS to review resumes and facilitate interviews.
• Execute data-driven HR operations by maintaining integrity within HRIS and leveraging analytics to identify talent trends.
• Lead internal communication programs that support site-wide strategic goals and strengthen management-employee partnership.

Skills

HR experience

People management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Topeka plant seeks a People Business Associate to drive local HR programs, talent acquisition, and employee engagement. You will be the primary HR partner for employees and managers at the Topeka, KS Hills Pet Nutrition Plant, supporting capability building and workforce development.

The role emphasizes frontline ER support, data-driven HR operations, and collaboration with site leadership to align with Colgate’s values and strategic goals.