Summer Associate

2026 HR LEAD Summer Associate

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.

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 :

Minimum Requirements :

We are looking for individuals who have :

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. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.