Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Toms of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hills Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving childrens oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
What role will you play as a member of the Human Resources team?
- The HR Business Associate supports our Colgate-Palmolive South Africa Commercial organization. The ideal candidate will contribute with both day-to-day and strategic work to drive people and organization initiatives that drive capability and support business growth.
- You'll work with the HR Business Partners to execute business and HR priorities including talent management, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness (performance, organization design & capabilities and change management).
- You will lead and manage our Emerging Leaders Program as well as our local Bursary and Learnership Programs.
- Additional responsibilities will include the co-ordination and management of our training and development calendar and budget, managing our Employment Equity & BBBEE efforts with key stakeholders and optimizing efficiencies in all our HR work processes.
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline
- At least 2 years of progressive HR experience; in manufacturing and/or consumer products industry preferred
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
