Colgate-Palmolive, a company trusted in homes across the globe, is looking for an ambitious and driven graduate to join its dynamic Human Resources team. This is your chance to be part of a company that’s not only committed to innovation and growth, but also to people, pets, and the planet.
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About Colgate-Palmolive
Operating in over 200 countries, Colgate-Palmolive is a global name in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Their mission is to reimagine a healthier future through their core values of Caring, Inclusivity, and Courage. If you're ready to learn, lead and make a real impact, this is the place for you.
What’s the Purpose of the Role?
This graduate programme is designed to expose you to various aspects of HR within a fast-paced FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment. Over the course of the programme, you'll develop your skills in areas like:
- Talent Acquisition & Management
- Learning and Development
- Compensation and Benefits
- Culture and Change Management
Key Responsibilities
You’ll work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to real HR operations such as:
- Assisting with the recruitment process
- Supporting employee relations communications
- Coordinating onboarding for new hires
- Assisting with BBBEE & SOX audit preparations
- Supporting the company’s learnership & graduate programmes
- Administering training & maintaining HR records
- Contributing to internal engagement and culture-building activities
What You Need to Apply
Minimum Requirements:
- A BCom degree (Honours is advantageous) in one of the following:
- Human Resources
- Industrial Psychology
- Labour Law or similar
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
- A willingness to learn and take initiative
- The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Why Join Colgate-Palmolive?
- Work with an award-winning, global brand
- Learn from top HR professionals
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment
- Be part of a company that values personal growth, diversity, and inclusion
HOW TO APPLY
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