Gates Corporation
Human Resource Business Partner
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Acting HR Generalist @ Gates – Standalone HR Representative
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results?
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to deliver innovative products across diverse industries like motorcycles, motor vehicles, agricultural machinery, food processing, transportation, and beyond.
About the Role
Partnering closely with site leadership, this Acting HR Generalist will deliver a comprehensive end-to-end HR service, balancing operational execution with strategic support. The role involves:
- Delivering HR services autonomously, including employee relations, recruitment, payroll, learning & development, and employee engagement
- Ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation, GDPR, and corporate HR frameworks
- Supporting decision-making through HR reporting, analysis, and insight provision
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Administration
- Act as the primary HR contact for employees and managers
- Manage disciplinary, grievance, and investigative processes
- Administer onboarding, inductions, and exit procedures
- Coordinate and approve payroll and benefits, ensuring HMRC compliance
- Maintain and update HR systems (Oracle, Peoplesoft), including employee data accuracy and legal compliance
- Coordinate with occupational health (OH) and absence management
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Talence & Engagement
- Lead the recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing through to onboarding
- Develop training and development strategies and track implementation
- Lead employee wellbeing initiatives and engagement programs
- Contribute HR expertise to site management meetings
Policy & Compliance
- Develop, review, and implement policies (employment, GDPR, etc.)
- Ensure legal, regulatory, and procedural adherence
- Provide strategic HR support aligned with UK and EMEA-wide policies
Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience in a HR Generalist or standalone HR role
- Strong UK employment law knowledge
- Experience with employee relations case management
- Payroll administration (including HMRC compliance)
- HR systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft) and Microsoft Office
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum)
Preferred
- Experience in manufacturing or unionised environments
- CIPD Level 7 qualification (or able to study towards)
- Degree in HR, Business, or related discipline
- Experience supporting multi-site operations
Success Factors
- Ability to work independently with full HR ownership
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- High organisational discipline, proactiveness, and attention to detail
- Exceptional confidentiality and professionalism
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving insight
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Travel
- Occasional travel within the UK to provisionally support colleagues at other sites
Why Join Gates?
Founded in 1911 and listed on the NYSE, Gates works globally across markets and time zones as 'One Gates’, unified by a vision to advance material science for tomorrow’s challenges.
We invest in our people, empowering them to challenge norms and exceed customer needs. Our products might be small—think belt systems, rubber hoses, transmissions, &冷却液 (%;冷)controllers—but our impact is far-reaching. Being widely used in aircraft, industrial systems, medical devices, robotics, and CAD/CAM equipment, our team delivers innovation both real and reliable.
Work Culture & Commitments
Gates is committed to:
- Equality, inclusion, and fairness — regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status.
- Data protection & privacy compliance — see: Gates Job Applicants Privacy Statement. You must read it fully before applying.
When applying, confirming acceptance of the GDPR and privacy policy is required.
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