People Business Associate Topeka

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#172754 - Topeka Kansas 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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Human Resources professionals are consistently drawn to Colgate-Palmolive by the exceptional opportunities for career advancement and a strong alignment with our globally recognized purpose-driven brand and company Values: We are Caring We are Inclusive We are Courageous. While we offer competitive Total Rewards new team members frequently highlight our welcoming company culture and the high caliber of the people they work alongside as primary reasons for joining our team. Within our Global People function we foster a culture of high trust and autonomy ensuring you feel empowered to make impactful decisions and directly influence our broader strategic priorities while you build a fulfilling long-term career.

As a People Business Associate you will be the heartbeat of the employee journey owning the local execution of HR programs and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can perform at their best and reach their full potential. You will be the primary people associate for employees and managers at the Topeka KS Hills Pet Nutrition Plant. Here you will drive talent acquisition capability building and provide frontline employee engagement and relations support. This is a unique opportunity for you to gain broad exposure across the manufacturing plant environment and help to influence the growth and development of our local workforce.

Responsibilities

• Drive capability-building initiatives by partnering with leadership to implement training plans that close technical skill gaps and prepare our workforce for the future;

• Deliver best-in-class employee engagement and onboarding programs that align new hires with Colgates culture and foster long-term commitment and wellness;

• Provide frontline employee relations (ER) support offering guidance on HR policies and performance management to ensure a fair inclusive and compliant work environment;

• Manage the recruitment lifecycle for frontline roles internships and apprentice programs by utilizing the applicant tracking system (ATS) to to review resumes screen talent and facilitate the interview process;

• Execute data-driven HR operations by maintaining integrity within Employee Central (HRIS) and leveraging analytics to identify talent trends and opportunities;

• Lead internal communication programs that support site-wide strategic goals and strengthen the partnership between management and employees.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree

• 2 years of human resources or talent acquisition experience.

• Technical proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors) and data analytics tools

• Demonstrated experience facilitating presentations and communicating effectively across diverse stakeholder groups

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional HR certification (e.g. SHRM-CP PHR).

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment or supporting a global corporate function.

• CPG or FMCG industry experience.

• Proven ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with a proactive growth mindset and strong collaboration skills.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $76800.00 - $107500.00 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 employees 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 Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping 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.

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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