HR Generalist

Date: Jul 14, 2026

Location: Dumfries, DGY, GB, DG1 1TS

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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.

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?

Position Summary

The HR Generalist provides essential administrative and operational support to the HR function, ensuring the effective delivery of day-to-day HR activities. This includes supporting payroll administration, employee relations processes, HR systems management, recruitment and onboarding, training coordination, and general HR enquiries across the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision

Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with other teams

Impacts own team through the accuracy and quality of work; follows procedures and receives regular supervision

Uses communication skills to exchange information

Solves routine problems without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established options

Job Profile

Reports to the Human Resources Manager.

Works closely with the HR Director (WE), Operations, and wider HR team on a day-to-day basis.

Interacts with employees at all levels across UK facilities and external stakeholders, including payroll providers, training suppliers, and union representatives.

Keys to Success

Requires established skills to perform a range of day-to-day activities

Requires knowledge and skills gained through formal training or considerable work experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload

Requirements and Preferred Skills

0-1 year(s) of experience

No degree requirements

Travel

No regular travel is required.

Occasional travel between UK sites may be required depending on business needs.

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.

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