Gates Corporation Hiring for Senior Analyst, Communications & Project Management at Denver, CO  Full Time

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?

WHAT TO EXPECT

We look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Gates has an opportunity for a Senior Analyst, HR Communications & Project Management located in our downtown Denver office.

• You’ll be working with developing impactful communications and serving as a project manager on strategic initiatives across Human Resources!
• This is an exciting opportunity for you because this role will also focus on Project Management for the global HR team to support strategic scoping, planning, and implementation across various HR projects.
• You’ll be reporting to the Senior Manager of Global Talent Management and will work collaboratively across the HR organization to create and manage effective communications for Gates HR team, including executive and support communications.

Key responsibilities:

Communications:

• Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), leadership, and partners across the organization to develop strategic communication plans and foster positive working relationships within the department/division, with other departments, and community stakeholders
• Responsible for the creation of content for global HR communications to include but not limited to: newsletters, announcements, training materials for processes etc.
• Advising HR leadership and other staff on development and improvement of internal and external communication strategies to reach and engage with employees effectively
• Collaborating with the Gates Corporate Communications and Marketing team to promote HR programming and updates to internal and external audiences; Developing and implementing public relations strategies that enable HR to cultivate meaningful relationships with targeted internal and external key stakeholders
• Maintaining and updating the HR internal communication pages, ensuring that content is current, engaging, and accessible
• Writing, editing, and distributing communications across Gates under minimal supervision to ensure all staff and other departments are updated on key administrative and departmental activities
• Guiding decisions concerning project outsourcing and coordinates production with external vendors as needed, including copy shops, printers, mail houses, media, graphic design, and independent contractors
• Copyediting and proofreading HR documentation

Project & Change Management:

• Managing multiple projects, including coordinating the completion of projects within tight timeframes and deadlines, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring resource availability
• Leveraging change management methodologies, processes, and tools to create a strategy to support adoption of the changes required by a project or initiative
• Conducting impact analyses and assesses change readiness
• Supporting the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring feasibility
• Managing and communicating changes to the project scope, schedule, stakeholders, and costs using appropriate techniques
• Developing project plans in human resources that identify key issues, problems, approaches, performance metrics, and resources required
• Tracking and measuring project performance, reports, and escalates priority and completion

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree, with a focus in communications, marketing, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 5-7 years’ experience in public relations, communications, marketing, project management, or relevant experience
• Experience supporting all levels of management in a global organization including senior level executives
• Skillful in using Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools a must
• Experience with project management and tracking implementation and completion to meet goals
• Experience Communicating with Global audience; experience supporting team meetings and planning processes, experience with global matrix teams highly preferred
• Effectively organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks to meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Think critically and write clearly and concisely
• Be a creative problem solver
• Serve as an analytical, detail-oriented team player who can also work well independently
• 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
• 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
• Learn more about the benefits we provide at

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.

While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That’s why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of ‘Dress for your Day’ (yes – that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

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.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer 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.

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.

ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?

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