Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner – Gates Corporation

We are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join the Gates Corporation in Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for delivering a high-quality employee experience through end-to-end HR business partnering at site level. The role provides comprehensive generalist HR support focusing predominantly on recruitment. Oversees payroll governance and compliance, leads Time & Attendance, manages HR systems and reporting, and delivers full-cycle UK recruitment. Acting as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, the HRBP supports organisational effectiveness, compliance, and talent outcomes aligned to business objectives.

• Provide general HR support, act as a trusted advisor to managers, and support additional HR tasks including UK payroll closeouts, audits, and compliance.
• Lead end-to-end UK recruitment, including role definition, hiring justification, sourcing, interviewing, assessments, and contract issuance.
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers and advise on selection strategies.
• Manage and optimise the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and job advertising.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and reporting to guide workforce planning.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through structured onboarding and induction.
• Support probation reviews, appraisals, and performance management for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and HR policies throughout recruitment.
• Drive continuous improvement of recruitment processes and site employee experience.

• Requires expanded knowledge and experience in own area; incumbents are still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.
• Requires expanded conceptual knowledge in own area of expertise while developing additional skill sets.

• No supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance to new associates.
• Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems.
• Analyses possible solutions using standard procedures.
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Solves standard problems by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgment and precedents.
• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies.
• Explains information to others in straightforward situations.

• 2-4 years of experience in an HR Recruiter or HR Business Partner role.
• Relevant HR qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 5 or equivalent) or equivalent education/experience.
• Pragmatic, solution-focused, and detail-oriented approach.
• Confidence in using HRIS platforms.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. 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 committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Human Resources
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Location:

Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom