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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:  Manager, Total Rewards South Pacific

Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Date:  Jan 8, 2025
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #164612 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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.

 

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.

Part of the Asia Pacific (APAC) Total Rewards Community of Expertise, this role will provide Total Rewards expertise, leadership with a primary focus on Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea; with a secondary focus on regional Total Rewards projects. This role will be reporting to the APAC Total Rewards Director.

It will be responsible for the strategy and design of total rewards policies and procedures. Provide expertise to address escalated complex inquiries. Own and deliver continuous improvement of compensation and benefits administration, vendor management, operational reporting, and service management. Manage HR technology, reporting and analytics related to Total Rewards. Ensure local implementation of international assignment policy.

 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

 

 

 

  • Design, plan and manage compensation strategy in accordance to the business requirement in order to achieve market competitiveness while complying with national and local legal requirements

  • Design, plan and manage benefit plans and programs while ensuring cost effectiveness to the organization (e.g., insurance plans, retirement plans, vacations, etc.)

  • Implement Compensation and Benefits processes, procedures, and policies that align with Colgate’s Total Rewards strategy

  • Responsible for the competitive positioning of Total Rewards via active participation in surveys and industry meetings

  • Monitor, evaluate and redesign rewards programs. Participate in regional and global rewards initiatives and projects.

  • Manage, govern and implement HR technology including Employee Central, SuccessFactors, MarketPay, etc.

  • Ensure compliance of mandatory legal regulatory and compensation and benefits program reporting

  • Design, implement and manage the Total Rewards communication strategy

  • Own Global Grading process for South Pacific

  • Monitor global mobility trends in the external markets and recommend adjustments to Mobility policies and procedures

  • Govern and manage the implementation of local and international mobility policies

  • Support Expat payroll, Salary & Benefits Budgeting.

 

 

 

Education/ Experience Requirements

 

Minimum Experience: 

 

  • 10 years of progressive working experience with minimum 3 years in compensation

  • Experienced with Microsoft Office functionality (e.g. Excel), and Employee Central

  • Advanced knowledge of HR processes and analytics

 

Education Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree


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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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