Graduate Trainee (HR)

About

Description

Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in consumer goods, is offering an exciting opportunity for a recent HR graduate to join our dynamic team. This program is designed to develop your skills across key HR functions—including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, and Employee Engagement—within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful HR initiatives that shape our workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Support Talent Acquisition (onboarding, documentation, requisitions)
• Assist with Learning & Development (training coordination, learnership programs)
• Aid in Compensation & Benefits administration and HR record-keeping
• Contribute to Employee Engagement (culture initiatives, events, reporting)
• Ensure compliance (BBBEE, SOX audits, HR metrics)
• Collaborate on Graduate Program coordination

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement: BCom Degree (Honours preferred) in HR, Industrial Psychology, or Law
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure
• Team player with leadership potential
• No prior experience required (recent graduates encouraged to apply)

Application instructions:

• Apply.