People Business Partner - Global Finance

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172750 - 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.
 

As a People Business Partner, you will help define and drive the talent agenda for several Corporate Functions, partnering directly with senior leadership to drive business priorities, organizational effectiveness, and shape the future of the business and workforce. Reporting to the People Business Partner Director/Leader, you will serve as a trusted partner for specific business units / functions or Country GMs to influence growth and team performance. You will have the unique opportunity to drive large-scale organizational design and change management initiatives that shape the future of our global workforce.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Partner with senior leaders to design and execute workforce strategies that align with long-term business priorities;

• Organizational Design: Lead complex organization design projects and large-scale change management initiatives that enhance agility and performance;

• Talent & Succession: Drive succession planning and talent development to strengthen the leadership pipeline and ensure future-readiness;

• Data-Driven Insights: Leverage advanced analytics and AI tools to forecast attrition, identify capability gaps, and deliver measurable business outcomes;

• Culture & Capability: Scale transformative enablers, focusing on leadership development, team effectiveness, and culture transformation;

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Global Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure global People programs resonate locally and drive engagement;

• Operational Improvement: Optimize People program delivery by integrating digital solutions and AI to enhance efficiency and strategic impact.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience with a proven track record in strategic business partnership

• Ability to navigate global, matrix organizations and work with stakeholders across different time zones

• Demonstrated ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and influence decisions through data, insights, and sound judgment

• Technical proficiency in HR technology, compensation execution, and advanced Google Workspace 

• Experience using AI tools to enhance HR strategy and operational efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)

• Prior experience in CPG or FMCG sectors.

• Experience in people management or leading cross-functional project teams

• Experience in another division or global function demonstrating enterprise mindset perspective

• Center of Excellence