Global People LEAD Program

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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.

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Job Title: Global People LEAD Program

Travel Required?: No Travel

Posting Start Date: 10/6/26

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No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176515 - New York, New York, 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 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.

The Global People LEAD Development Program is a premier 2-year rotational program designed to develop future leaders within the Global People function at Colgate-Palmolive. We are hiring for 10-Week Summer Associates, which is a pipeline to joining the full-time Global People LEAD Program. As a Summer Associate, you will gain hands-on experience through impactful projects in various HR domains such as Total Rewards, Business HR Partnership for one of our Global Functions or Global Divisions, Global People Development, Global Employee Relations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Global HR Solutions, Global Learning, and Global People Analytics to name a few.

10-Week Summer Associate Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in strategic projects that have a real impact on our global HR function.

• Collaborate with HR leaders and cross-functional teams to drive project deliverables.

• Analyze data to inform business decisions and contribute to the development of HR initiatives.

• Craft innovative people solutions that drive impact to the organization.

• Engage in professional development activities to enhance and upskill your business, leadership, and HR competencies.

Upon completion of the 10-Week 2026 Summer Associate Program and your Masters or MBA, you may progress to joining the Full-Time Global People LEAD Development Program which will begin Summer/Fall of 2028. This 24-Month Rotational Program will expose you to what is required to be ready for next roles after the program. Roles after the program may involve: Developing incentive programs, advising the business as a People Experience Partner, developing talent and development programs for the Global Enterprise.

Why join Colgate-Palmolive and the Full-Time Global People LEAD Development Program? You will be provided with:

• Exposure to a diverse range of experiences across brands, categories, divisions, and global functions.

• High-impact, challenging assignments that drive forward the HR function's and organization's goals.

• Perform strategic project work while immersed in the day-to-day business.

• Opportunities to work with a global network of teams and leaders.

• Access to mentorship and tailored professional development.

• Experiences and formal learning opportunities to upskill critical business, leadership, and HR competencies.

• The opportunity to join a Company that values curiosity, innovation, and operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Master's in an HR-related discipline, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or any business-related discipline, or an MBA with a demonstrated interest in a long-term HR career.
• Intended graduation date between April - June 2028.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a corporate setting, including team collaboration and leadership interaction.
• If extended a full-time offer to rejoin and start the Global People LEAD Development Program upon graduation, you must have a willingness to be geographically mobile within the US for the 3 rotations (24 months in total with one rotation in one of our manufacturing plants) and for the final placement upon completion of the program.

We are looking for individuals who have:

• High level of curiosity and innovative thinking.

• Strong business acumen with experience in translating data into actionable insights.

• Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering impactful results.

• Commitment to driving operational excellence and impact.

• Strong academic, technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel or Google Sheets.

• Excellent leadership, communication, teamwork, project management, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $105,000.00 - $110,000.00 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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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.

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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