HR Business Partner

RiseMe; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) company contribution and match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gates in Brandon, SD is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership, focusing on workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational development in a manufacturing setting.

You will influence talent management, succession planning, and compensation programs, partnering with COEs to align HR initiatives with business objectives while ensuring compliance and fostering a high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• 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 and labor relations experience.
• Experience partnering with operations and plant leadership.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.

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, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Support talent acquisition, onboarding, succession planning, and development initiatives.
• Drive performance, engagement, and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with COEs on compensation, benefits, and organizational initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR processes.
• Analyze workforce metrics and improve organizational effectiveness.

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?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals 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. 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.

The HRBP provides both strategic and day-to-day HR leadership in the areas of employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, performance management, organizational development, compensation, compliance, and change management.

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.
• AdHoc duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• 5+ years of experience Human Resources experience.
• 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.

Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time
• Not 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 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

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.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
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 the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.