HR Business Partner, Hill's Canada

# 162247 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognised for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

Job Purpose

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our management team and lead HR for Hill’s second largest subsidiary. We are searching for an exceptional HR professional who is not just experienced, but truly passionate about driving human resources strategies that invigorate business objectives and elevate organizational performance. As a trusted advisor to cross-functional leaders, the HRBP will be instrumental in delivering solutions that foster a high-performing work environment, anticipate and act on human capital needs, and ensure the alignment of HR principles. You will collaborate intimately with the leadership team to devise and deliver innovative solutions that propel business success and foster a culture of excellence. Your insights into local market trends and external influences will be key in shaping strategic decisions and ensuring our business remains agile and forward-thinking. You will also play a role in the Hill’s HR Leadership for the DIvision, elevating and advocating for the Canadian needs, and also influencing the global activation of our people strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional with a passion for people (and pets) to make a significant impact within a vibrant and growing subsidiary.

Main Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• HR Partnership:
• Be a trusted partner to key cross-functional leaders, working collaboratively across teams to design and deliver solutions that drive measurable business results
• Provide leadership and guidance to business leaders related to the implementation and management of the HR
• Understand local market and external factors to develop insights and to inform Business HR, COHREs and business decisions
• Anticipate and plan for human capital implications i.e. workforce planning, talent acquisition and development, and performance-based activities in order to achieve business goals;
• Align the Business Unit/Global Function with enterprise HR principles, policies and standards
• Partner with the various COHRE and CBS teams on HR processes (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning, Data Management etc.)
• Talent Management and Acquisition:
• Coach the organization in the areas of communication skills, career paths, promoting a positive work environment through formal and informal feedback sessions
• Co-own all talent management (Career Development, Talent Planning, Performance Enablement) programs together with functional business leaders
• Guide and support managers in the performance enablement process
• Ensure on-boarding and assimilation processes for new employees confirms alignment with organization’s vision and culture and achieves their ability to quickly contribute to the organization’s goals
• Propose solutions and best practices that are aligned with HR Strategy and COHREs
• Manage the recruitment of any contract or temporary employees
• Organization Effectiveness (Organization Performance, Design, Capabilities and Change Management)
• Spearhead and influence new ways of working in collaboration with the business to drive organizational success;
• Develop impactful solutions for people and organizational challenges to maximize performance and anticipate business needs;
• Collaborate with business leaders on organization design and identify gaps and opportunities
• Facilitate and support change management tailored to specific Business Unit and Global Function needs
• Collaborate with Business Leaders and Managers on employee engagement initiatives
• Positive Employee Relations
• Serve as an employee advocate by establishing workforce relationships
• Coach and support leaders’ capabilities to create and maintain a positive employee relations work environment
• Establish proactive and responsive channels of communication to understand the pulse of the organization
• Advise and coach business leaders and managers on the resolution of employee inquiries and issues, consulting with internal / external Legal as needed
• Champion the company’s Ethical Leadership standards, behaviors and compliance
• Monitor HR compliance on-site, including 3rd party contractors
  

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Location of Work: Toronto Head Office (Hybrid role)

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 8 years of progressive Human Resource experience in
• leading and implementing HR initiatives and projects
• a HR Generalist/HRBP role supporting Leadership Teams
• navigating a large multinational organization at a corporate office
• one or more HR Specialty Area (Compensation, Benefits, People Relations, People Development, Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion, Analytics, Organization Development/Design)
• using SAP-HR and Success Factors systems
  

Preferred Experience

Bachelor's in Human Resources or related discipline

Master’s degree

CPG Experience

Senior leadership support/stakeholder management

Success Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships, collaborate and influence stakeholders across the organization
• Ability to drive the HR Strategy through various initiatives and effective communication skills
• Strong and proven project management, presentation, and facilitation skills required
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent spoken & written communication (English required, French would be an asset) and problem solving skills
• Ability to interpret and explain HR policies, laws and standards
• Ability to address Employee Relations issues like interpersonal conflict, policy violations, or other employee concerns
• Proven experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Support geographically dispersed workforce
• Experience building employee engagement across organizations
• Highly organized, excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude and resilience in the approach to new challenges and setbacks
• Must have strong technology skills with competence with Google Suite
• Self motivated and able to navigate change in a fast paced environment
• Love pets!
  
  

Leadership Competencies

Functional Competencies

• Communicate Effectively
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Personal Credibility
• Relationship Building
• Change Management
• People and Organization Insight
• HR Functional Competence
• Technology Utilization
  
  

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

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 contact [email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.