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HR Advisor
HR Generalist – Manufacturing Site
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.
Think belts and hoses—products found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, and 3D printers, among many others. Our mission is why not do it all?
About the Role
Acting as the standalone HR representative on site, this position delivers a comprehensive, end-to-end HR service, combining both operational execution and strategic support.
- Partners closely with site leadership to drive people initiatives, ensure UK employment legislation compliance, and maintain alignment with UK and EMEA HR frameworks.
- Independently manages all HR activities, including:
- Employee relations
- Recruitment
- Payroll coordination
- Learning and development
- Employee engagement
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary HR contact for all employees and managers
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, and investigations
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process (e.g., onboarding, inductions)
- Coordinate and administer payroll and benefits, ensuring HMRC compliance
- Maintain and update HR systems (Oracle/People Inc) while ensuring GDPR compliance
- Produce and analyse HR reports, dashboards, and KPIs
- Manage absence and wellbeing processes, including occupational health coordination
- Develop, maintain, and implement HR policies and procedures
- Track and support training and development plans
- Lead and support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
- Participate in site management meetings and provide HR insights for business decisions
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal HR standards
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Keys to Success
- Ability to work independently and manage a full HR remit
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Exceptional organisational skills with a methodical and proactive approach
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism
- Strong analytical capability with precision and attention to detail
- Ability to build credible relationships across all organisational levels
Requirements & Preferred Qualifications
Essential:
✅ Proven experience in a HR Generalist or standalone HR role ✅ Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR processes ✅ Experience in employee relations case management ✅ Payroll administration experience and knowledge of HMRC requirements ✅ Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office applications ✅ CIPD Level 5 certification (minimum requirement)
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Preferred:
✔ Experience in manufacturing and/or unionised environments ✔ CIPD Level 7 qualification or working towards it ✔ Degree in HR, Business, or related discipline ✔ Experience supporting multi-site operations
Travel & Work Environment
- Occasional UK travel to support other sites, as required
- Equal Opportunity Employer: All employment decisions are based on job-related reasons, free from discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.
- Commitment to Data Privacy: Gates upholds GDPR policies—applicants must acknowledge the Job Applicants Privacy Statement before applying.
Why Join Gates?
Always pushing the boundaries of materials science, Gates operates globally yet culture lies in unity—"One Gates, one goal".
- Our expertise spans industries, allowing us to solve today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s needs.
- Investing in our employees, we foster a progression that drives forward-thinking solutions.
- Founded in 1911, publicly traded on the NYSE, with homes across multiple time zones.
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