Global Compensation Leader & Total Rewards Strategist

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Woodward invites a seasoned Compensation Manager to join our Total Rewards team in a global, hybrid role. You will lead compensation design, equity and incentive programs, advise senior leaders, and ensure governance, pay equity, and compliance across regions.

You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal and HR Technology to deliver market-based salary structures, lifecycle planning, and transparent communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business-related field.
• 7+ years of experience in compensation design and administration across base pay and incentive compensation programs, job architecture and salary structures.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex compensation data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation support for a business segment as principal compensation consultant and technical SME.
• Design and administer incentive compensation programs; manage bonus payments.
• Support annual salary planning cycle with system configuration and training materials, audits, and reporting.
• Monitor market benchmarks and maintain accurate market pricing data for salary structures.
• Govern enterprise Career Framework, including job architecture and market alignment.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business-related field

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

Woodward invites a seasoned Compensation Manager to join our Total Rewards team in a global, hybrid role. You will lead compensation design, equity and incentive programs, advise senior leaders, and ensure governance, pay equity, and compliance across regions.

You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal and HR Technology to deliver market-based salary structures, lifecycle planning, and transparent communications.