Hybrid Global Compensation Manager – Strategy & Pay

Woodward FST

Zeeland (MI)

Hybrid

USD 108,000 - 155,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
401(k) match
Stock contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Health/dental/vision insurance
Paid holidays
Parental leave
EAP
Life insurance

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead market-based compensation programs and drive governance across enterprise-wide initiatives. You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to deliver integrated solutions in a global environment.

The role requires strategic consultation, data-driven insights, and cross-functional leadership to ensure equity, compliance, and competitive pay practices across Woodward's global segments.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in compensation design and administration across base pay and incentive programs.
  • Experience leading compensation support and consulting with executives and HR partners.
  • Experience in global organizations with multi-country needs.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills; translate data into actionable recommendations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead compensation support for a business segment as the principal consultant.
  • Provide strategic consultation based on market data and governance standards.
  • Design and administer incentive compensation programs and manage bonus deliveries.
  • Support annual salary planning: system configuration, communications, and audits.
  • Monitor market benchmarks to maintain competitive pricing and structures.
  • Govern enterprise Career Framework, including job architecture and leveling.

Skills

Compensation design
Salary structures
Base pay & incentives
Job architecture
Global compensation
Excel
HR analytics
Written & verbal communication

Education

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

Tools

Workday

Job description

Woodward is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead market-based compensation programs and drive governance across enterprise-wide initiatives. You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to deliver integrated solutions in a global environment.

The role requires strategic consultation, data-driven insights, and cross-functional leadership to ensure equity, compliance, and competitive pay practices across Woodward's global segments.

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