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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.

Job Title: People Business Associate - Supply Chain

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

Posting Start Date: 8/11/26 On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#175270 - Morristown, Tennessee, United States

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.

Reporting to the Director of People, the People Business Associate plays an essential role supporting day-to-day HR operations, frontline workforce initiatives, and employee engagement programs within a dynamic manufacturing plant facility. This role provides an exciting opportunity to partner directly with plant leadership and operational teams to cultivate a positive facility culture, streamline HR processes, and elevate the employee experience. By leveraging HR analytics and organizational tools, you will deliver actionable insights that directly support factory reliability, operational performance, and strategic workforce plans.

• Partner with People Business Partners, plant functional leaders, and Centers of Excellence (CoE) to deliver proactive employee engagement initiatives tailored to a manufacturing environment.
• Utilize HR technology platforms, Google Sheets, and plant workforce metrics to generate data insights that optimize staffing plans, shift efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support frontline talent development and succession tracking by coordinating capability reviews, supporting skill-building programs, and tracking workforce capability standards.
• Guide plant supervisors and managers on employee relations processes, corrective action documentation, performance management, and compliance with facility standards.
• Coordinate site-level change management and operational projects to foster a positive labor climate and support continuous manufacturing improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive human resources experience, ideally supporting a manufacturing, plant, or industrial operations environment.
• Technical proficiency utilizing HRIS software and spreadsheet applications (e.g., Google Sheets) for data collection and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting foundational HR processes, such as employee relations tracking, compliance documentation, or onboarding.

• Prior HR support experience within a multi-national CPG, FMCG, or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) to enhance HR workflow efficiency and reporting.
• Strong consultative problem‑solving skills, stakeholder communication, and comfort working on the plant floor alongside cross‑functional teams.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP or PHR).

Salary Range $100,000.00 - $127,000.00 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 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.

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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