Contract Talent Acquisition Partner

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176307 - New York, New York, United States

This is a contractor position with flexibility to be based in NYC, NY or Piscataway, NJ . We offer a hybrid work approach with ability to work both in-office and remotely.

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.



 

As a  Contract Talent Acquisition Partner you will be a part of our high-performing global TA team and will partner with business and HR leaders to provide full lifecycle recruiting support, requisition management, and candidate pipeline building. You will be a talent advisor, guiding and influencing your hiring teams through the end-to-end process from kickoff to offer extension and onboarding. You may support hiring for professional functions such as Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Commercial, or Corporate Functions as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, from initial kickoff to offer acceptance, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and quality of hire.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand ideal candidate profiles, develop competitive selling points, and drive consistent candidate assessment.
• Drive the continuous improvement of the talent acquisition process by identifying gaps and proposing solutions to enhance the experience for candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Act as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders, leveraging market and talent insights to guide decisions on sourcing strategies and candidate requirements.
• Execute innovative sourcing strategies (utilizing tools like LinkedIn Talent Insights) to engage targeted passive talent, build future-ready pipelines, and reduce time-to-fill.
• Develop targeted attraction strategies, leveraging the company's employer brand assets and tactics to identify and engage passive talent pools that support client-specific talent agendas.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of full life-cycle talent acquisition experience within an agency or in-house environment
• Demonstrated experience utilizing proactive sourcing to build strong candidate pipelines
• Experience identifying hiring bottlenecks and using data insights to develop and implement solutions
• Experience navigating ambiguity in a large matrixed organization and managing multiple priorities with a high attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Commercial recruitment experience 
• Ability to understand and analyze recruitment funnel data
• Consultation and influencing skills with a proven ability to partner and present to senior leaders.
• Hands-on experience using ATS platforms and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc)
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

 

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $55.00 - $65.00 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.

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.

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