Global Compensation Leader & Total Rewards Strategist

Woodward Inc.; Rockford (IL); Vor Ort; USD 108.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

All members included in annual cash

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%

Tuition reimbursement and Training/Pro

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation / Sick Time / Short Term

Paid parental leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability

Referral bonus

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Voluntary benefits

Home / Auto Insurance discounts

Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illnes

Zusammenfassung

Woodward Inc. is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead market-aligned compensation programs across a global enterprise.

You will design, deliver, and optimize base pay and incentive programs, providing expert consultation to HR and business leaders, and ensuring governance and compliance. The role reports to the Director of Compensation within Total Rewards, collaborating with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leadership to drive competitive salary structures and annual planning processes.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a Business-related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in compensation design and administration across base pay and incentive compensation programs, job architecture and salary structures.
• Demonstrated experience leading compensation support and consulting with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders on complex compensation matters.
• Experience working within a global organization and navigating compensation needs across multiple businesses, countries, or regions.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and tools (e.g., Workday) and advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead work from concept through completion.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex compensation data into actionable recommendations aligned with business outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex compensation concepts clearly to executive, business, and HR audiences.

Aufgaben

• Lead compensation support for a business segment, serving as the principal compensation consultant and technical subject-matter expert to business and HR stakeholders while ensuring compensation strategies align to business objectives.
• Provide strategic consultation to the business through needs assessment, data analysis and recommend competitive, sustainable solutions grounded in Woodward's market practices, compensation philosophy, and governance standards.
• Participate in the design and administration of incentive compensation programs and manage the delivery of bonus payments.
• Participate in the annual salary planning cycle by supporting system configuration and testing, developing communications and training materials, performing audits, and providing analysis and reporting to stakeholders.
• Monitor market benchmarks and emerging trends to maintain accurate market pricing data and develop competitive salary structures.
• Support the ongoing governance and maintenance of the enterprise Career Framework, including job architecture, career leveling, and market alignment activities.
• Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, internal governance standards, and pay equity and transparency requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement of compensation systems, frameworks and processes to strengthen efficiency and consistency to deliver business solutions.
• Build strong internal and external relationships, partnering across HR, Finance, Legal, HR Technology, and business leadership to deliver integrated compensation solutions in a global environment.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a Business-related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Woodward Inc. is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead market-aligned compensation programs across a global enterprise.

You will design, deliver, and optimize base pay and incentive programs, providing expert consultation to HR and business leaders, and ensuring governance and compliance. The role reports to the Director of Compensation within Total Rewards, collaborating with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leadership to drive competitive salary structures and annual planning processes.