Human Resources Business Partner - Phoenix, AZ

This role is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. It is primarily on-site at our Distribution Center in Phoenix, AZ, with one day per week at the Corporate Office in Scottsdale, AZ.

About Colgate-Palmolive & CP Skin Health Group

Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products leader operating in over 200 countries, specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our trusted brands are found in more households worldwide than any other. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals while building a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet.

CP Skin Health Group, encompassing the innovative skincare brands PCA SKIN and EltaMD, is a fast-paced, agile organization dedicated to science-backed skin care solutions. As part of the Colgate-Palmolive family, we offer domestic and global career growth opportunities across all departments.

About the Role

As the People Business Partner for CP Skin Health, you will serve as the lead HR presence and a key leadership team member at our Distribution Center. This hands-on role balances daily HR operations with strategic staffing and retention initiatives. You will partner directly with distribution center managers and warehouse employees to resolve employee relations issues, ensure policy compliance, and cultivate a positive, productive floor culture.

Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is required to effectively support our frontline teams.

Responsibilities

• Leadership Coaching & Performance: Advise and train floor supervisors and managers on effective leadership, performance management, corrective actions, proper documentation, and handling difficult conversations.
• Strategic Staffing & Contingent Labor: Drive site-wide headcount planning and manage the contingent workforce strategy. Oversee temp agency vendor relationships, align temporary staffing levels with production volume, and manage the temp-to-permanent conversion pipeline.
• Employee Relations & Positive Floor Culture: Serve as the trusted escalation point for complex employee relations. Conduct investigations, resolve floor conflicts, and proactively build an inclusive environment where frontline employees feel supported and valued.
• Operational HR Oversight: Ensure flawless execution of site-level HR operations, including bi-weekly payroll integration/timecards, FMLA and medical leave administration, and comprehensive onboarding/offboarding programs.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Partner with Operations to champion site safety programs and manage workers' compensation processes. Develop, update, and implement localized site policies, employee handbooks, and job descriptions to ensure strict compliance with federal and state labor laws.
• Data-Driven Interventions: Leverage real DC metrics—such as turnover, absenteeism, time-to-fill, and safety incidents—to diagnose organizational challenges, implement targeted training, and drive continuous improvement on the floor.
• Corporate Alignment & Change Management: Partner with the broader HR team to successfully roll out company-wide HR initiatives tailored to a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive human resources experience, with a focus on business partnership—ideally in a warehouse or distribution center facility.
• Written and verbal fluency in Spanish.
• Technical proficiency in HR technology platforms and Google tools, particularly Google Sheets for complex organization projects and analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with the ability to negotiate and influence senior stakeholders, including the "courage to challenge" leaders when necessary.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and leading through change in a fast-moving, matrixed environment.
• Proven experience working across a complex, matrixed organization with a clear global perspective.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini to enhance strategic HR delivery, improve operational efficiency, and drive data-informed solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Matching 401K.
• Company-paid disability insurance.
• Access to our premium skin care products.

Pay

Salary range: $97,000.00 - $115,000.00 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.

Schedule

This role is on-site at the Distribution Center 4 days per week and at the Corporate Office in Scottsdale, AZ, 1 day per week.