Gates Corporation · 9 hours ago
Senior Manager, Regional Compensation & Benefits
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expGates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Regional Compensation & Benefits to oversee all compensation and benefits matters within the Americas Region, ensuring alignment with global standards and driving strategic initiatives.
Industrial Automation
Hiring Manager
Jane Swanson
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
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
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.)
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Preferred certifications: CCP, CEBS, GRP, or equivalent
Benefits
Bonus Eligible
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
Company
Gates Corporation
We are a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brooks Mallard
Executive Vice President, CFO
Heather Celeste
Regional CFO, Americas
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