Colgate Palmolive

Manager / Senior Manager, Total Rewards - North America

Colgate Palmolive$140K — $175K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years of HR experience focusing on compensation and total rewards
  • Experience in implementing total rewards strategies and compensation processes
  • Technical knowledge of compensation benchmarking and legal compliance
  • Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic compensation program implementation in North America
  • Serve as technical expert on compensation strategy for HR leadership
  • Execute annual compensation cycles for performance and salary
  • Analyze compensation data with global CBS and external stakeholders
  • Create communications to educate HR partners and executives about total rewards programs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan participation with company match
  • Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days and 13 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave adjusted according to role and location
Full Job Description
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #175152 - New York, New York, United States

As the Senior Manager, Total Rewards North America, you will be the primary architect and partner for compensation excellence across both Colgate and Hill's North America. You will influence human capital strategies by implementing innovative programs that reward exceptional performance and ensure market competitiveness while navigating complex legal and operational landscapes.

Responsibilities
  • Drive the implementation of strategic compensation programs across the North America region, ensuring alignment with business results and rewarding high performance within the Commercial and Supply Chain functions.
  • Serve as the primary technical expert for HR Leadership on compensation strategy, policy design, and legal compliance, providing data-driven recommendations to senior teams.
  • Execute annual compensation cycles, managing the end-to-end performance, salary, bonus, and equity processes in accordance with global standards and local requirements.
  • Partner with Global CBS and external stakeholders to analyze compensation data and practices, ensuring continuous improvement and operational effectiveness of all programs.
  • Champion transformation and education efforts by creating high-impact communication materials that ensure HR partners and executive leadership fully understand and leverage total rewards programs.

Required Qualifications
    Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years of HR experience, with a focus on compensation, total rewards, or compensation consulting
  • Demonstrated experience in practical implementation of total rewards strategy, including the establishment of compensation processes, systems, and tools.
  • Proven technical knowledge of compensation benchmarking/market pricing processes and national/local legal compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
    Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to break down complex problems and present strategic ramifications to executive leadership.
  • Exceptional executive presence and the ability to build high-trust relationships with internal customers and external vendors.
  • Collaborative team player who remains composed and adaptive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • High level of integrity with a demonstrated capability for handling confidential data and discretion.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Our current hybrid office structure is Monday-Thursday in person, with Fridays as a work from home day.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 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 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.

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About Colgate Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive Company (Colgate) is a consumer products company whose products are marketed in over 200 countries and territories throughout the world. It operates in two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Oral Care business products include Colgate Total, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief, Colgate Max Fresh, Colgate Optic White, and Colgate Luminous White toothpastes, Colgate 360° manual toothbrushes and Colgate and Colgate Plax mouth rinses. Colgate's Oral Care business also includes dental floss and pharmaceutical products for dentists and oral health professionals. Its Personal Care products also include Palmolive, Softsoap and Sanex brand shower gels, Palmolive, Irish Spring, and Protex bar soaps and Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick and Sanex deodorants and antiperspirants. It sells liquid hand soap under the Palmolive, Protex and Softsoap brands. Colgate, through its Hill's Pet Nutrition segment (Hill's), manufactures pet nutrition products for dogs and cats.

Colgate-Palmolive Careers

Join the vibrant team at Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in oral care, personal care, and pet nutrition, where innovation, leadership, and care converge to create outstanding job opportunities. At Colgate-Palmolive, we are committed to offering more than just employment; we are dedicated to providing a platform where careers flourish and talents shine.

Work You’ll Do

At Colgate-Palmolive, every position is a chance to enhance global health and well-being. Whether you're involved in product development, marketing, finance, or technology, you'll contribute to projects that touch lives worldwide. Our team's diversity and commitment to inclusive leadership help foster an environment where new ideas and perspectives lead to dynamic solutions.

Innovate and Grow

Join a company renowned for innovation and set your career on a trajectory of growth and discovery. Colgate-Palmolive is the perfect place to challenge your skills and expand your horizons. Here, innovation isn't just another buzzword—it's a practical part of how we approach solutions and processes to improve the lives of our consumers.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our culture is all about collaboration and teamwork. At Colgate-Palmolive, you’ll work alongside professionals who are leaders in their fields, united by a common goal to make every day better for people around the globe. Our team is supported by robust diversity training programs that enhance understanding and drive innovation.

Future-Proof Your Career

With a multitude of career paths and job opportunities at all levels, Colgate-Palmolive empowers you to tailor your career journey. From internships to leadership roles, every career stage at Colgate-Palmolive is supported by extensive training and professional development opportunities, ensuring that your career aspirations have no limits.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Colgate-Palmolive offers a range of opportunities. Explore positions that match your skills and interests through our job portal. We are continuously hiring and looking for curious, creative, and driven individuals to join our team.

Networking and Professional Development

At Colgate-Palmolive, career growth is complemented by opportunities for networking and professional development. Engage with leaders and peers at all levels and take advantage of our comprehensive benefits and programs designed to enhance your life both inside and outside of work.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to join us? Polish your resume, prepare for your interview, and show us why you are a perfect fit for our team. At Colgate-Palmolive, we value a straightforward and insightful interview process that seeks out individuals eager to contribute and grow.

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Learn more about Colgate Palmolive
Size
33,800 employees
Market Cap
$66.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1806
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
Revenue
$16.4 billion
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