2026 HR LEAD Summer Associate

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #167077 - 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 HR LEAD Development Program is a premier 2-year rotational program designed to develop future leaders within the HR function at Colgate-Palmolive. We are hiring for 10-Week Summer Associates, which is a pipeline to joining the full-time HR 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 HR LEAD Development Program which will begin Summer/Fall of 2027. 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 Business HR Partner, developing talent and development programs for the Global Enterprise.

 

Why join Colgate-Palmolive and the Full-Time HR 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 2027.
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
• 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 HR 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.

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 employee's 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 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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