Talent Acquisition Partner

Colgate; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive seeks a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruitment for Global Supply Chain and R&D in Piscataway, NJ. You will partner with hiring managers, develop compelling candidate profiles, and drive data-informed decisions to improve hiring outcomes.

You will report to a TA Director and support strategic sourcing initiatives, tool implementations, and quarterly updates to leadership. This is a hybrid role with opportunity to shape Colgate's global talent agenda.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of talent acquisition and/or human resources experience.
• Experience driving continuous improvement using data.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Proven collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle professional recruitment from intake to offer acceptance.
• Define candidate profiles with hiring managers and implement assessment strategies.
• Improve talent acquisition processes by identifying gaps and proposing solutions.
• Advise HR and business leaders using market insights to guide sourcing strategies.
• Lead annual Talent Acquisition projects including process optimization and new tools.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruitment

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Ambiguity management

Tools

ATS platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

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.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 8/24/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#175720 - Piscataway, New Jersey, 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.

As a Talent Adquisition Partner, you will report to a TA Director and support professional full-lifecycle recruiting for our Global Supply Chain and Resarch & Development organizations based out of our R&D HQ location in Piscataway, NJ. You will act as a strategic advisor to internal clients, including the business and people organization, by leveraging your TA expertise, data storytelling and business acumen to drive impactful hiring outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our business while directly driving the growth of our global teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle professional recruitment, from initial intake to offer acceptance, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and quality of hire.
• Partner with hiring managers to define ideal candidate profiles, develop competitive selling points, and implement consistent candidate assessment strategies based on thorough labor market research.
• Drive the continuous improvement of the talent acquisition process by identifying gaps and proposing solutions to enhance the experience for candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Act as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders, leveraging market and talent insights to guide decisions on sourcing strategies and candidate requirements, and deliver quarterly recruitment updates to the leadership team.
• Participate in annual Talent Acquisition projects, including process optimization, technology reviews, and the implementation and adoption of new tools and capabilities.
• Execute innovative sourcing strategies (utilizing tools like LinkedIn Talent Insights) to engage targeted passive talent, build future-ready pipelines, and reduce time-to-fill metrics.
• Develop targeted attraction strategies, leveraging the company's employer brand assets and tactics to identify and engage passive talent pools that support client-specific talent agendas.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of talent acquisition and/or human resources experience
• Experience with driving continuous improvement, including identifying gaps, developing and implementing solutions, informed by data
• Demonstrated experience in navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and managing multiple priorities with high attention to detail
• Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience managing full-cycle recruitment for professional, salaried roles (e.g., Sales, Marketing, or Corporate functions) within a large, global organization
• Consultation and influencing skills with a proven ability to partner and present to senior leaders.
• Knowledge of talent acquisition best recruitment practices and regional employment/hiring laws.
• Hands-on experience using ATS platforms and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc)

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.

Our current hybrid office structure is Monday-Thursday in person, with Fridays as a work from home day.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $109,000.00 - $130,000.00 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.