Log In
Sign Up
Full Job Description
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let’s simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
WHAT TO EXPECT
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. We are seeking a Human Resources Director to partner with our US fluid power operations sites.
You’ll be supporting the business strategy with key priorities of talent management and building organizational capability; creating a high performance, high engagement culture; and pursuit of continuous improvement and global HR functional excellence.
You’ll be providing leadership and strategic guidance across 9 US Fluid Power Manufacturing sites.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with an amazing team across our Americas Region!
Key responsibilities:
Serve as a business partner and leader on human resources policies and practices within the business.
Drive core HR process excellence across the business: leadership and employee development, performance management, reward and recognition, employee engagement, and communications.
Work with Global Recruiting and help lead staffing activities across the US manufacturing facilities.
Lead strategic development and implementation of improved onboarding and assimilation processes in assigned facilities.
Provide functional human resources leadership to site HR managers.
Serve as the functional driver and process owner for organization capability and talent assessment, selection and development.
Partner with HR leadership at Gates Headquarters as well as counterparts in other businesses and groups.
Communicate and deploy corporate-wide HR initiatives across the business.
Lead change to improve organizational effectiveness. Deliver change management methodology to internal customers.
Partner with compensation, benefits to deliver effective recognition programs for the business.
Manage labor and employee relations matters and ensure legislative compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Responsible for key performance indicators of HR effectiveness and HR analytics.
Travel between 40% and 60% across US manufacturing sites.
Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.
ABOUT YOU
10+ years of progressive experience in HR leadership roles. Manufacturing experience, preferred
B.S. Degree in related discipline required
MS/MBA highly desirable
Strong interpersonal and leadership skill set
High level of influencing, coaching, and communication skills (written and verbal)
Proactive, with ability to plan, take charge and organize
Results orientation with a high degree of resilience and perseverance
Ability to see overall picture while also having an attention to detail
Capable in talent assessment and selection; organizational and HR analytics
Demonstrated success in building organization capability and upgrading talent
Ability to staff and develop an effective and capable HR team
Deep HR functional experience and generalist assignments in a variety of environments (union and union-free operations)
Demonstrated business acumen and change leadership capability
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
PAY & BENEFITS
Full-Time
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Bonus Eligible
Relocation is not provided
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for Flexible Time Off
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Learn more about the benefits we provide at www.gateshealth.com
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as ‘One Gates’ and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers” diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That’s why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of ‘Dress for your Day’ (yes – that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to our ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?
