HR Business Partner

About the Position

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?

We are looking for an HR Business Partner to join our global team. This position will be based in our Brandon, South Dakota plant and report to the Director, HR, Fluid Power, North America.

Responsibilities

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our team. The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership, supporting the achievement of business objectives through effective people strategies and HR programs. This role works closely with Plant Managers and HR Centers of Excellence to develop and implement workforce strategies that drive employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, talent development, retention, and operational success.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with Plant leadership to support business objectives and workforce planning.
• Serve as the primary HR advisor for managers and employees.
• Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Support talent acquisition, onboarding, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Drive performance management, employee engagement, and retention efforts.
• Partner with COEs on compensation, benefits, talent management, and organizational initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR processes.
• Analyze workforce metrics and make recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Support change management and organizational design initiatives as business needs evolve.
• Foster a positive employee experience and high-performing culture within the facility.
• Ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong employee relations and labor relations experience.
• Experience partnering directly with operations and plant leadership.
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development initiatives.
• Strong communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.

We Offer

• Full-Time position
• 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 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

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.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Location: Brandon, SD, US, 57005

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