Gates Corporation
Senior Manager, Regional Compensation & Benefits
Gates Corporation, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Senior Manager, Regional Compensation & Benefits
Apply now for the Senior Manager, Regional Compensation & Benefits role at Gates Corporation. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application‑specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, focusing on belt and hose products across many industries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Shape and evolve regional benefit plan designs, ensuring alignment with global standards, regulatory requirements, cultural expectations, and financial targets.
Lead and govern job evaluation, grading, and leveling frameworks; partner with HR and business leadership to ensure role alignment, internal equity, and global organizational consistency.
Provide strategic guidance on compensation and benefits program changes by modeling cost, utilization, competitiveness, and business impact.
Lead and oversee the regional annual compensation cycle (merit, promotions, market adjustments, short‑term incentives), ensuring governance, calibration, and alignment with global guidelines.
Set direction and oversee US benefit renewals, open enrollment strategy, actuarial reviews, vendor evaluations, claims oversight, and benefit compliance.
Manage high‑impact vendor relationships, negotiate agreements, and oversee performance to ensure quality, service, and cost optimization across multiple countries.
Drive change management efforts for new or modified total rewards programs, ensuring effective adoption across leaders, managers, and employees.
Develop and deliver comprehensive communication plans, training, and educational materials to build understanding of compensation and benefits philosophy and program changes.
Establish and maintain regional policies, governance frameworks, and controls to ensure consistency, equity, and audit readiness.
Oversee internal audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requirements related to compensation and benefit programs.
Monitor external trends and emerging market practices (healthcare, wellbeing, voluntary benefits, pay transparency) and provide strategic recommendations for the region.
Serve as a key liaison between regional HR, global Total Rewards, Finance, Legal, and business leaders.
Influence decision‑making by providing insights, analytics, and strategic recommendations that impact regional talent and cost strategies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead and develop a regional Compensation & Benefits team across multiple locations (e.g., U.S., Mexico), providing coaching, workload prioritization, technical guidance, and performance management.
May oversee managers or senior analysts and guide cross‑regional project teams.
Qualifications – Requirements and Preferred Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, including multi‑country and regional leadership.
Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale compensation and benefit programs in complex, matrixed, or multinational organizations.
Experience partnering with corporate functions and senior‑level business stakeholders.
Proven track record in compensation cycle governance, benefits renewals, vendor management, job architecture, and analytics.
Experience leading and developing teams; ability to manage through influence across regions.
Preferred certifications: CCP, CEBS, GRP, or equivalent.
Qualifications – Required Skills
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence HR and business leaders across the organization.
Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills.
Highly analytical, proactive, and solutions‑oriented; able to anticipate issues and drive initiatives independently.
Deep expertise in job evaluation, salary structure design, grading/leveling methodologies, incentive plan administration, and benefits program optimization.
Strong knowledge of health, welfare, wellbeing, retirement, and statutory programs in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and/or broader LATAM region.
Solid understanding of compensation and benefits compliance requirements (wage and hour, pay equity, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, etc.).
Pay & Benefits
Full‑time
Salary range: $165,000 – $185,000
Bonus eligible
Relocation not provided
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options; benefits begin on the first day of the month following your date of hire.
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. We invest in our people, bring real‑world experience, and solve our customers’ diverse challenges today while anticipating tomorrow’s needs.
Work Environment and EEO Statement Gates is an Equal Opportunity employer 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.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Shape and evolve regional benefit plan designs, ensuring alignment with global standards, regulatory requirements, cultural expectations, and financial targets.
Lead and govern job evaluation, grading, and leveling frameworks; partner with HR and business leadership to ensure role alignment, internal equity, and global organizational consistency.
Provide strategic guidance on compensation and benefits program changes by modeling cost, utilization, competitiveness, and business impact.
Lead and oversee the regional annual compensation cycle (merit, promotions, market adjustments, short‑term incentives), ensuring governance, calibration, and alignment with global guidelines.
Set direction and oversee US benefit renewals, open enrollment strategy, actuarial reviews, vendor evaluations, claims oversight, and benefit compliance.
Manage high‑impact vendor relationships, negotiate agreements, and oversee performance to ensure quality, service, and cost optimization across multiple countries.
Drive change management efforts for new or modified total rewards programs, ensuring effective adoption across leaders, managers, and employees.
Develop and deliver comprehensive communication plans, training, and educational materials to build understanding of compensation and benefits philosophy and program changes.
Establish and maintain regional policies, governance frameworks, and controls to ensure consistency, equity, and audit readiness.
Oversee internal audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requirements related to compensation and benefit programs.
Monitor external trends and emerging market practices (healthcare, wellbeing, voluntary benefits, pay transparency) and provide strategic recommendations for the region.
Serve as a key liaison between regional HR, global Total Rewards, Finance, Legal, and business leaders.
Influence decision‑making by providing insights, analytics, and strategic recommendations that impact regional talent and cost strategies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead and develop a regional Compensation & Benefits team across multiple locations (e.g., U.S., Mexico), providing coaching, workload prioritization, technical guidance, and performance management.
May oversee managers or senior analysts and guide cross‑regional project teams.
Qualifications – Requirements and Preferred Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, including multi‑country and regional leadership.
Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale compensation and benefit programs in complex, matrixed, or multinational organizations.
Experience partnering with corporate functions and senior‑level business stakeholders.
Proven track record in compensation cycle governance, benefits renewals, vendor management, job architecture, and analytics.
Experience leading and developing teams; ability to manage through influence across regions.
Preferred certifications: CCP, CEBS, GRP, or equivalent.
Qualifications – Required Skills
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence HR and business leaders across the organization.
Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills.
Highly analytical, proactive, and solutions‑oriented; able to anticipate issues and drive initiatives independently.
Deep expertise in job evaluation, salary structure design, grading/leveling methodologies, incentive plan administration, and benefits program optimization.
Strong knowledge of health, welfare, wellbeing, retirement, and statutory programs in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and/or broader LATAM region.
Solid understanding of compensation and benefits compliance requirements (wage and hour, pay equity, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, etc.).
Pay & Benefits
Full‑time
Salary range: $165,000 – $185,000
Bonus eligible
Relocation not provided
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options; benefits begin on the first day of the month following your date of hire.
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. We invest in our people, bring real‑world experience, and solve our customers’ diverse challenges today while anticipating tomorrow’s needs.
Work Environment and EEO Statement Gates is an Equal Opportunity employer 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.
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