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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 recognised 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 programmes 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: HR Business Partner, E2E SC

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

Date: 19 Mar 2025

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #165910 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

About Colgate-Palmolive

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of connecting with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be! Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. We win as a global organization by continually learning and collaborating. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

Job Summary (purpose)	We’re looking for a passionate HR professional that wants to make an impact and collaborate with our ANZ End to End Supply Chain teams as our new Human Resources Business Partner. You will collaborate with the Colgate Leadership and HR teams on strategic priorities including talent management, employee engagement, industrial relations, inclusion and belonging, and organisational effectiveness (performance, organisation design & capabilities and change management). You will support the Villawood Manufacturing Plant, where Home Care liquid products are manufactured and distributed, driving positive labour relations and building leadership capabilities. You will also partner closely with our ANZ Customer Service and Logistics teams.
Main Responsibilities	Drive Positive Labour Relations: Develop and implement proactive ER/IR strategies to manage employment relations and mitigate potential risks. HR Partnership: Collaborate as a member of the Business HR Team to drive the HR Strategy for Colgate South Pacific. Talent Management: Collaborate with ANZ E2E Supply Chain Leadership Teams in driving talent review processes and capability building. Propose solutions and best practices that are aligned with HR Strategy and CoHREs. Learning and Development: Partner with the Learning CoHRE to make sure the employees considered in the target population are included in the training and learning experiences. Play an active role in identifying gaps and opportunity areas providing continuous improvement feedback and perspective. Talent Acquisition: Partner with the Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards CoHREs, the Colgate Business Services Recruitment Team, and hiring managers to support the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of employees. Build culture of belonging: Ensure that our Diversity Equity and Inclusion Strategy is being implemented in all the HR Processes. Enterprise Bargaining: Lead the enterprise bargaining process and manage Union relationships to ensure successful negotiations. Be a trusted partner: Work collaboratively with key cross-functional divisions and across teams to design and deliver solutions that drive measurable business results.
Required (Education, Knowledge required, Language skills, etc)	Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management or related field Demonstrated HR Business Partnering and Generalist experience in an operational environment, with the ability to support a 24x5 manufacturing operation Experience managing complex IR/ER matters and EA negotiations At least 7 years of progressive Human Resource experience in leading and implementing HR initiatives Strong leadership and influence skills Ability to act as a change agent – to deliver HR solutions in organisational change Experience in one or more HR Specialty Area (Compensation, Benefits, People Relations, People Development, Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion, Analytics, Organization Development/Design)
Preferred Requirements:	Proficiency with Google applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides) Proficiency with SAP-HR and Success Factors systems
Feeder Positions:	HR Advisor HR Business Partner, Commercial

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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, colour, 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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