Director, Human Resources, Corporate Functions
Date: Sep 18, 2025
Location: Denver, CO, US, 80202
Company: Gates Corporation
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.
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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. Located in our downtown Denver office, you will support the overall business strategy with the key HR priorities which include: building talent and organizational capability; creating a high-performance, high-engagement culture; and pursuing continuous improvement and global HR functional excellence.
- You'll serve as a business partner to the corporate leadership team and as a leader on human resources practices and strategies within the business.
- You will support management and employees by providing human resources advice and counsel, gathering and analyzing information, and directing them to the appropriate resources to resolve issues.
- You will review and analyze employee feedback from surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one channels to evaluate engagement and recommend improvements to the employee experience.
- This position will report to the VP, Human Resources, Corporate Functions.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and execute HR strategies that support business goals and enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent, culture, and organizational design.
- Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives
- Provide insight and leadership into operational issues, goals, and strategic HR initiatives
- Drive core HR process excellence across the business: leadership and employee development, performance management, reward and recognition, employee engagement, and communications
- Collaborate with the Total Rewards COE to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
- Support annual compensation planning, bonus programs, and benefits optimization.
- Working with the management team in recruitment and hiring, developing appropriate offer letters, oversight of compensation
- Work closely with HR leadership at Gates Headquarters as well as counterparts in other businesses and groups
- Manage labor and employee relations matters and ensure legislative compliance with employment laws and regulations
- Administer compensation, benefits, and recognition programs for the business
- Communicate and deploy corporate-wide HR initiatives across the business
- Perform on-site training and work with the Talent Management COE to execute various leadership training activities
- AdHoc duties as assigned
Requirements and Preferred Skills
- Minimum 10 - 12 years of Human Resources experience
- B.S. Degree in a related discipline required
- MS/MBA highly desirable
- PHR/SPHR preferred
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- High level of influencing, coaching, and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Capable in talent assessment and selection; organizational and HR analytics
- Demonstrated success in building organization capability and upgrading talent
- No travel required
- Excited to work in the office with great teammates
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Pay & Benefits
- Full-Time
- Salary Range: $165,000 - $189,300
- 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
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.
Nearest Major Market: Denver